Cummings El vs Mata Int
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cummings El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
513 students
Mata Int
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
753 students
| Measure | Cummings El Houston, Texas | Mata Int Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3725 of 4,686 | #1437 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #38860 of 50,301 | #11946 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 513 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.5 vs 29.9).
- •Mata Int does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Mata Int does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Mata Int does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 94.7%).
- •Cummings El does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.9).
- •Mata Int is the larger school with 753 students compared with 513.
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 Cummings El better than Mata Int?
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 Cummings El and Mata Int?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cummings El: 513. Mata Int: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cummings El and Mata Int rank in Texas?
Cummings El is 3725th of 4,686 and Mata Int is 1437th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).