Bleyl Middle vs Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 363 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bleyl Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,322 students
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
Allen · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,323 students
| Measure | Bleyl Middle Houston, Texas | Walter & Lois Curtis Middle Allen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #714 of 1,684 | #78 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7424 of 15,369 | #1023 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,322 | 1,323 |
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 1,323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 19.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 80% |
| city | Houston | Allen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter & Lois Curtis Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 51.0).
- •Walter & Lois Curtis Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 55%).
- •Walter & Lois Curtis Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 48%).
- •Walter & Lois Curtis Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 70.2%).
- •Bleyl Middle does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.1).
- •Walter & Lois Curtis Middle is the larger school with 1,323 students compared with 1,322.
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 Bleyl Middle better than Walter & Lois Curtis Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Walter & Lois Curtis Middle ranks higher (83.1 vs 51.0 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 Bleyl Middle and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle?
About 363 km in a straight line, between Houston and Allen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bleyl Middle: 1,322. Walter & Lois Curtis Middle: 1,323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bleyl Middle and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle rank in Texas?
Bleyl Middle is 714th of 1,684 and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle is 78th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).