Black El vs Hamilton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black El
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,125 students
Hamilton Middle
Cypress · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,474 students
| Measure | Black El Cypress, Texas | Hamilton Middle Cypress, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #943 of 4,686 | #194 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #15574 of 50,301 | #2424 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,125 | 1,474 |
| Enrollment | 1,125 | 1,474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 80% |
| city | Cypress | Cypress |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 63.8).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 58%).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 60%).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 47.3%).
- •Black El does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.8).
- •Hamilton Middle is the larger school with 1,474 students compared with 1,125.
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 Black El better than Hamilton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Middle ranks higher (74.6 vs 63.8 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 Black El and Hamilton Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Cypress and Cypress in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black El: 1,125. Hamilton Middle: 1,474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black El and Hamilton Middle rank in Texas?
Black El is 943rd of 4,686 and Hamilton Middle is 194th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).