Cunningham Middle vs Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cunningham Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
802 students
Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
499 students
| Measure | Cunningham Middle Houston, Texas | Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #840 of 1,684 | #1657 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8185 of 15,369 | #14139 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 802 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 802 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cunningham Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 17.8).
- •Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 88.7%).
- •Cunningham Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 19.2).
- •Cunningham Middle is the larger school with 802 students compared with 499.
- •Cunningham Middle is a public school while Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory 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 Middle better than Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Cunningham Middle ranks higher (47.5 vs 17.8 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 Middle and Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cunningham Middle: 802. Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cunningham Middle and Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Cunningham Middle is 840th of 1,684 and Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory is 1657th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).