Deady Middle vs Early College STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 723 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deady Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
Early College STEM Academy
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
275 students
| Measure | Deady Middle Houston, Texas | Early College STEM Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1571 of 1,684 | #1417 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #13153 of 15,369 | #11802 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 40% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early College STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.6 vs 23.3).
- •Early College STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (40% vs 25%).
- •Early College STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 24%).
- •Early College STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.6% vs 98.3%).
- •Deady Middle does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.5).
- •Deady Middle is the larger school with 413 students compared with 275.
- •Deady Middle is a public school while Early College STEM Academy 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 Deady Middle better than Early College STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Early College STEM Academy ranks higher (30.6 vs 23.3 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 Deady Middle and Early College STEM Academy?
About 723 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deady Middle: 413. Early College STEM Academy: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deady Middle and Early College STEM Academy rank in Texas?
Deady Middle is 1571st of 1,684 and Early College STEM Academy is 1417th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).