DR Ronald E McNair J H vs Mary Burks Marek El
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.
DR Ronald E McNair J H
Pearland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,034 students
Mary Burks Marek El
Pearland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students
| Measure | DR Ronald E McNair J H Pearland, Texas | Mary Burks Marek El Pearland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #280 of 1,684 | #618 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3317 of 15,369 | #10670 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,034 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 70% |
| city | Pearland | Pearland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.1 vs 70.9).
- •Mary Burks Marek El does better on math proficiency (70% vs 59%).
- •Mary Burks Marek El does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •DR Ronald E McNair J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 45.1%).
- •Mary Burks Marek El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.5).
- •DR Ronald E McNair J H is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 762.
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 Mary Burks Marek El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are DR Ronald E McNair J H and Mary Burks Marek El?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Pearland and Pearland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Ronald E McNair J H: 1,034. Mary Burks Marek El: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Ronald E McNair J H and Mary Burks Marek El rank in Texas?
DR Ronald E McNair J H is 280th of 1,684 and Mary Burks Marek El is 618th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).