Dean Middle vs Harmony School of Excellence-Houston
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,143 students
Harmony School of Excellence-Houston
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,165 students
| Measure | Dean Middle Houston, Texas | Harmony School of Excellence-Houston Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1141 of 1,684 | #1076 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10135 of 15,369 | #17421 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,143 | 1,165 |
| Enrollment | 1,143 | 1,165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 63% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harmony School of Excellence-Houston scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 38.6).
- •Harmony School of Excellence-Houston does better on math proficiency (63% vs 44%).
- •Harmony School of Excellence-Houston does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Harmony School of Excellence-Houston does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62% vs 91.4%).
- •Dean Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.4).
- •Harmony School of Excellence-Houston is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 1,143.
- •Dean Middle is a public school while Harmony School of Excellence-Houston 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 Dean Middle better than Harmony School of Excellence-Houston?
On the Success Index (US), Harmony School of Excellence-Houston ranks higher (61.1 vs 38.6 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 Dean Middle and Harmony School of Excellence-Houston?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dean Middle: 1,143. Harmony School of Excellence-Houston: 1,165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dean Middle and Harmony School of Excellence-Houston rank in Texas?
Dean Middle is 1141st of 1,684 and Harmony School of Excellence-Houston is 1076th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).