Cook Middle vs Emmott El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cook Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,375 students
Emmott El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
| Measure | Cook Middle Houston, Texas | Emmott El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #617 of 1,684 | #3051 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6596 of 15,369 | #34171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,375 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 38% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cook Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 36.7).
- •Cook Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 38%).
- •Cook Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •Cook Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 80.4%).
- •Emmott El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.0).
- •Cook Middle is the larger school with 1,375 students compared with 583.
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 Cook Middle better than Emmott El?
On the Success Index (US), Cook Middle ranks higher (54.8 vs 36.7 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 Cook Middle and Emmott El?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook Middle: 1,375. Emmott El: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook Middle and Emmott El rank in Texas?
Cook Middle is 617th of 1,684 and Emmott El is 3051st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).