Clear Lake Int vs John F Ward El
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.
Clear Lake Int
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
839 students
John F Ward El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
| Measure | Clear Lake Int Houston, Texas | John F Ward El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #612 of 1,684 | #1273 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6579 of 15,369 | #19787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 839 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 839 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Ward El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 54.9).
- •John F Ward El does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •John F Ward El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 57.3%).
- •Clear Lake Int does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.2).
- •Clear Lake Int is the larger school with 839 students compared with 617.
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 Clear Lake Int better than John F Ward El?
On the Success Index (US), John F Ward El ranks higher (57.7 vs 54.9 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 Clear Lake Int and John F Ward El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Lake Int: 839. John F Ward El: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Lake Int and John F Ward El rank in Texas?
Clear Lake Int is 612th of 1,684 and John F Ward El is 1273rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).