Charles Middle vs Houston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1072 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Middle
El Paso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
372 students
Houston Academy
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
372 students
| Measure | Charles Middle El Paso, Texas | Houston Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #804 of 1,684 | #1160 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7969 of 15,369 | #10250 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 372 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| city | El Paso | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 38.1).
- •Charles Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Charles Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Charles Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 88.2%).
- •Houston Academy does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.4).
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 Charles Middle better than Houston Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Charles Middle ranks higher (48.5 vs 38.1 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 Charles Middle and Houston Academy?
About 1072 km in a straight line, between El Paso and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Middle: 372. Houston Academy: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Middle and Houston Academy rank in Texas?
Charles Middle is 804th of 1,684 and Houston Academy is 1160th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).