Christa McAuliffe Middle vs Ridgemont El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 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 El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
337 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Middle Houston, Texas | Ridgemont El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1552 of 1,684 | #4074 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13027 of 15,369 | #41402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 806 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgemont El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 24.0).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Ridgemont 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 96.4%).
- •Ridgemont El does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.4).
- •Christa McAuliffe Middle is the larger school with 806 students compared with 337.
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 El?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgemont El ranks higher (25.5 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 El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Middle: 806. Ridgemont El: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Middle and Ridgemont El rank in Texas?
Christa McAuliffe Middle is 1552nd of 1,684 and Ridgemont El is 4074th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).