DR Ronald E McNair J H vs Laura Ingalls Wilder El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Ronald E McNair J H
Pearland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,034 students
Laura Ingalls Wilder El
Pearland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
678 students
| Measure | DR Ronald E McNair J H Pearland, Texas | Laura Ingalls Wilder El Pearland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #280 of 1,684 | #297 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3317 of 15,369 | #4901 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,034 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 76% |
| city | Pearland | Pearland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laura Ingalls Wilder El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 70.1).
- •Laura Ingalls Wilder El does better on math proficiency (76% vs 59%).
- •Laura Ingalls Wilder El does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 61%).
- •DR Ronald E McNair J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 34.2%).
- •Laura Ingalls Wilder El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.5).
- •DR Ronald E McNair J H is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 678.
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 DR Ronald E McNair J H better than Laura Ingalls Wilder El?
On the Success Index (US), Laura Ingalls Wilder El ranks higher (80.2 vs 70.1 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 DR Ronald E McNair J H and Laura Ingalls Wilder El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pearland and Pearland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Ronald E McNair J H: 1,034. Laura Ingalls Wilder El: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Ronald E McNair J H and Laura Ingalls Wilder El rank in Texas?
DR Ronald E McNair J H is 280th of 1,684 and Laura Ingalls Wilder El is 297th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).