Calvin Nelms Middle vs Ripley House Middle Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calvin Nelms Middle
Katy · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
160 students
Ripley House Middle Campus
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
164 students
| Measure | Calvin Nelms Middle Katy, Texas | Ripley House Middle Campus Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 1,684 | #1469 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #2173 of 15,369 | #12224 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 160 | 164 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 164 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| city | Katy | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calvin Nelms Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 28.4).
- •Calvin Nelms Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Calvin Nelms Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Ripley House Middle Campus does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 22.9).
- •Ripley House Middle Campus is the larger school with 164 students compared with 160.
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 Calvin Nelms Middle better than Ripley House Middle Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Calvin Nelms Middle ranks higher (76.0 vs 28.4 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 Calvin Nelms Middle and Ripley House Middle Campus?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Katy and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calvin Nelms Middle: 160. Ripley House Middle Campus: 164. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calvin Nelms Middle and Ripley House Middle Campus rank in Texas?
Calvin Nelms Middle is 169th of 1,684 and Ripley House Middle Campus is 1469th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).