Cullen Middle vs Thompson El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cullen Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
310 students
Thompson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | Cullen Middle Houston, Texas | Thompson El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1632 of 1,684 | #3217 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13752 of 15,369 | #35357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 310 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 20.1).
- •Thompson El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Thompson El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Thompson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 100%).
- •Cullen Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.0).
- •Thompson El is the larger school with 363 students compared with 310.
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 Cullen Middle better than Thompson El?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson El ranks higher (34.9 vs 20.1 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 Cullen Middle and Thompson El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cullen Middle: 310. Thompson El: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cullen Middle and Thompson El rank in Texas?
Cullen Middle is 1632nd of 1,684 and Thompson El is 3217th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).