Cardiff J H vs Jean & Betty Schmalz El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardiff J H
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
Jean & Betty Schmalz El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,172 students
| Measure | Cardiff J H Katy, Texas | Jean & Betty Schmalz El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #854 of 1,684 | #1943 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8286 of 15,369 | #26163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 803 | 1,172 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 1,172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 50% |
| city | Katy | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jean & Betty Schmalz El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 47.0).
- •Jean & Betty Schmalz El does better on math proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Jean & Betty Schmalz El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Jean & Betty Schmalz El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 82.4%).
- •Cardiff J H does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.1).
- •Jean & Betty Schmalz El is the larger school with 1,172 students compared with 803.
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 Cardiff J H better than Jean & Betty Schmalz El?
On the Success Index (US), Jean & Betty Schmalz El ranks higher (48.5 vs 47.0 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 Cardiff J H and Jean & Betty Schmalz El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Katy and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardiff J H: 803. Jean & Betty Schmalz El: 1,172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardiff J H and Jean & Betty Schmalz El rank in Texas?
Cardiff J H is 854th of 1,684 and Jean & Betty Schmalz El is 1943rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).