Cook Middle vs Post El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 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
Post El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
798 students
| Measure | Cook Middle Houston, Texas | Post El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #617 of 1,684 | #2507 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6596 of 15,369 | #30437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,375 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 46% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cook Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 42.3).
- •Cook Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •Cook Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 44%).
- •Cook Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 76.1%).
- •Post El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.0).
- •Cook Middle is the larger school with 1,375 students compared with 798.
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 Post El?
On the Success Index (US), Cook Middle ranks higher (54.8 vs 42.3 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 Post El?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook Middle: 1,375. Post El: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook Middle and Post El rank in Texas?
Cook Middle is 617th of 1,684 and Post El is 2507th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).