Christa McAuliffe Middle vs Ridgemont Early Literacy Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 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
Ridgemont Early Literacy Center
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
410 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Middle Houston, Texas | Ridgemont Early Literacy Center Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1552 of 1,684 | #2902 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13027 of 15,369 | #33054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 806 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | – |
| Math proficiency | 28% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgemont Early Literacy Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 24.0).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 93.7%).
- •Ridgemont Early Literacy Center does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.4).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle is the larger school with 806 students compared with 410.
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 Ridgemont Early Literacy Center?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgemont Early Literacy Center ranks higher (38.4 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 Ridgemont Early Literacy Center?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Middle: 806. Ridgemont Early Literacy Center: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Middle and Ridgemont Early Literacy Center rank in Texas?
Christa McAuliffe Middle is 1552nd of 1,684 and Ridgemont Early Literacy Center is 2902nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).