Carmichael El vs McDougle El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmichael El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
711 students
McDougle El
Klein · Public elementary · Grades K–5
612 students
| Measure | Carmichael El Houston, Texas | McDougle El Klein, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2853 of 4,686 | #2776 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32729 of 50,301 | #32194 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 711 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| city | Houston | Klein |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (38.8 vs 39.6).
- •Carmichael El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •McDougle El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 90.7%).
- •McDougle El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.1).
- •Carmichael El is the larger school with 711 students compared with 612.
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 Carmichael El better than McDougle El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carmichael El and McDougle El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Klein in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmichael El: 711. McDougle El: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmichael El and McDougle El rank in Texas?
Carmichael El is 2853rd of 4,686 and McDougle El is 2776th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).