Centennial El vs West Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,090 students
West Lake Middle
Humble · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,486 students
| Measure | Centennial El Houston, Texas | West Lake Middle Humble, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1508 of 4,686 | #549 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #22271 of 50,301 | #6019 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,090 | 1,486 |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | 1,486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Houston | Humble |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Lake Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 54.1).
- •West Lake Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 39.8%).
- •West Lake Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.6).
- •West Lake Middle is the larger school with 1,486 students compared with 1,090.
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 Centennial El better than West Lake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), West Lake Middle ranks higher (57.5 vs 54.1 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 Centennial El and West Lake Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Humble in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial El: 1,090. West Lake Middle: 1,486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial El and West Lake Middle rank in Texas?
Centennial El is 1508th of 4,686 and West Lake Middle is 549th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).