Cummings El vs Meadows El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 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
Meadows El
Meadows Place · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
| Measure | Cummings El Houston, Texas | Meadows El Meadows Place, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3725 of 4,686 | #1432 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38860 of 50,301 | #21599 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 513 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 51% |
| city | Houston | Meadows Place |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadows El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 29.5).
- •Meadows El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Meadows El does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Meadows El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 94.7%).
- •Cummings El does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.2).
- •Cummings El is the larger school with 513 students compared with 425.
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 Meadows El?
On the Success Index (US), Meadows El ranks higher (55.1 vs 29.5 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 Cummings El and Meadows El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Meadows Place in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cummings El: 513. Meadows El: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cummings El and Meadows El rank in Texas?
Cummings El is 3725th of 4,686 and Meadows El is 1432nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).