Clifton Middle vs Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 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
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Clifton Middle Houston, Texas | Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1636 of 1,684 | #4385 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13813 of 15,369 | #44378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 363 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 81.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 19.8).
- •Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 98.9%).
- •Clifton Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 81.2).
- •Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad is the larger school with 487 students compared with 363.
- •Clifton Middle is a public school while Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad ranks higher (20.8 vs 19.8 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 Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifton Middle: 363. Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifton Middle and Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad rank in Texas?
Clifton Middle is 1636th of 1,684 and Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad is 4385th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).