Calvin Nelms Middle vs T H McDonald J H
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 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
T H McDonald J H
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
966 students
| Measure | Calvin Nelms Middle Katy, Texas | T H McDonald J H Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 1,684 | #551 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #2173 of 15,369 | #6041 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 160 | 966 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calvin Nelms Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 57.4).
- •Calvin Nelms Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Calvin Nelms Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •T H McDonald J H does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 22.9).
- •T H McDonald J H is the larger school with 966 students compared with 160.
- •Calvin Nelms Middle is a charter school while T H McDonald J H is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 T H McDonald J H?
On the Success Index (US), Calvin Nelms Middle ranks higher (76.0 vs 57.4 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 T H McDonald J H?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calvin Nelms Middle: 160. T H McDonald J H: 966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calvin Nelms Middle and T H McDonald J H rank in Texas?
Calvin Nelms Middle is 169th of 1,684 and T H McDonald J H is 551st of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).