Carter Lomax Middle vs Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter Lomax Middle
Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 5–6
552 students
Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena
Pasadena · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
147 students
| Measure | Carter Lomax Middle Pasadena, Texas | Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena Pasadena, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 1,684 | #3976 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6046 of 15,369 | #40541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 552 | 147 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | – |
| Math proficiency | 58% | – |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carter Lomax Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 26.8).
- •Carter Lomax Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 94.6%).
- •Carter Lomax Middle does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.7).
- •Carter Lomax Middle is the larger school with 552 students compared with 147.
- •Carter Lomax Middle is a public school while Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena is a charter 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 Carter Lomax Middle better than Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena?
On the Success Index (US), Carter Lomax Middle ranks higher (57.3 vs 26.8 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 Lomax Middle and Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Lomax Middle: 552. Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena: 147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Lomax Middle and Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena rank in Texas?
Carter Lomax Middle is 552nd of 1,684 and Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena is 3976th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).