Burrus El vs Hamilton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burrus El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
198 students
Hamilton Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
911 students
| Measure | Burrus El Houston, Texas | Hamilton Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3829 of 4,686 | #900 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #39443 of 50,301 | #8626 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 198 | 911 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 911 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 28.6).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 96.5%).
- •Burrus El does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.2).
- •Hamilton Middle is the larger school with 911 students compared with 198.
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 Burrus El better than Hamilton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hamilton Middle ranks higher (45.4 vs 28.6 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 Burrus El and Hamilton Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burrus El: 198. Hamilton Middle: 911. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burrus El and Hamilton Middle rank in Texas?
Burrus El is 3829th of 4,686 and Hamilton Middle is 900th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).