Bivins El vs Houston Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bivins El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
Houston Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
556 students
| Measure | Bivins El Amarillo, Texas | Houston Middle Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1458 of 4,686 | #1251 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #21913 of 50,301 | #10755 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 415 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 43% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bivins El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 35.5).
- •Bivins El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •Bivins El does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 31%).
- •Bivins El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 88.5%).
- •Houston Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.0).
- •Houston Middle is the larger school with 556 students compared with 415.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bivins El better than Houston Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bivins El ranks higher (54.6 vs 35.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bivins El and Houston Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bivins El: 415. Houston Middle: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bivins El and Houston Middle rank in Texas?
Bivins El is 1458th of 4,686 and Houston Middle is 1251st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).