Caraway El vs Garcia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caraway El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
553 students
Garcia Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
966 students
| Measure | Caraway El Houston, Texas | Garcia Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4464 of 4,686 | #1200 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #45272 of 50,301 | #10467 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 553 | 966 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 44% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garcia Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 19.3).
- •Garcia Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 30%).
- •Garcia Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Garcia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 89.3%).
- •Garcia Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.3).
- •Garcia Middle is the larger school with 966 students compared with 553.
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 Caraway El better than Garcia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Garcia Middle ranks higher (36.9 vs 19.3 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 Caraway El and Garcia Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caraway El: 553. Garcia Middle: 966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caraway El and Garcia Middle rank in Texas?
Caraway El is 4464th of 4,686 and Garcia Middle is 1200th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).