Clifton Middle vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
363 students
Smith El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
| Measure | Clifton Middle Houston, Texas | Smith El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1636 of 1,684 | #4586 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13813 of 15,369 | #47212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 363 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 28% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clifton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 15.9).
- •Smith El does better on math proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Clifton Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Smith El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 98.9%).
- •Clifton Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.9).
- •Smith El is the larger school with 730 students compared with 363.
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 Clifton Middle better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Clifton Middle ranks higher (19.8 vs 15.9 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 Clifton Middle and Smith El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifton Middle: 363. Smith El: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifton Middle and Smith El rank in Texas?
Clifton Middle is 1636th of 1,684 and Smith El is 4586th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).