Cullen Middle vs Whidby El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 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
Whidby El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
| Measure | Cullen Middle Houston, Texas | Whidby El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1632 of 1,684 | #4375 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13752 of 15,369 | #44252 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 310 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.1 vs 21.0).
- •Whidby El does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Whidby El does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Whidby El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 100%).
- •Cullen Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.2).
- •Whidby El is the larger school with 369 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 Whidby El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cullen Middle and Whidby El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cullen Middle: 310. Whidby El: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cullen Middle and Whidby El rank in Texas?
Cullen Middle is 1632nd of 1,684 and Whidby El is 4375th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).