Carter Academy vs Shotwell Middle
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.
Carter Academy
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
789 students
Shotwell Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students
| Measure | Carter Academy Houston, Texas | Shotwell Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3449 of 4,686 | #1075 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #36847 of 50,301 | #9755 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 789 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 40% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shotwell Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 32.6).
- •Carter Academy does better on math proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •Shotwell Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Carter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 84.3%).
- •Shotwell Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.1).
- •Shotwell Middle is the larger school with 832 students compared with 789.
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 Carter Academy better than Shotwell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Shotwell Middle ranks higher (40.3 vs 32.6 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 Carter Academy and Shotwell Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Academy: 789. Shotwell Middle: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Academy and Shotwell Middle rank in Texas?
Carter Academy is 3449th of 4,686 and Shotwell Middle is 1075th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).