Christa McAuliffe Middle vs Ridgegate El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
806 students
Ridgegate El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Middle Houston, Texas | Ridgegate El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1552 of 1,684 | #3270 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13027 of 15,369 | #35733 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 806 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 48% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgegate El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 24.0).
- •Ridgegate El does better on math proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •Ridgegate El does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 96.8%).
- •Ridgegate El does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.4).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle is the larger school with 806 students compared with 432.
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 Christa McAuliffe Middle better than Ridgegate El?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgegate El ranks higher (34.3 vs 24.0 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 Christa McAuliffe Middle and Ridgegate El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Middle: 806. Ridgegate El: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Middle and Ridgegate El rank in Texas?
Christa McAuliffe Middle is 1552nd of 1,684 and Ridgegate El is 3270th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).