Cunningham El vs Friends for Life Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cunningham El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students
Friends for Life Middle
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
226 students
| Measure | Cunningham El Houston, Texas | Friends for Life Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4067 of 4,686 | #1585 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #41373 of 50,301 | #13268 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 562 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 33% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cunningham El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 22.8).
- •Cunningham El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 95.1%).
- •Friends for Life Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.6).
- •Cunningham El is the larger school with 562 students compared with 226.
- •Cunningham El is a public school while Friends for Life Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cunningham El better than Friends for Life Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cunningham El ranks higher (25.5 vs 22.8 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 Cunningham El and Friends for Life Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cunningham El: 562. Friends for Life Middle: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cunningham El and Friends for Life Middle rank in Texas?
Cunningham El is 4067th of 4,686 and Friends for Life Middle is 1585th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).