Dunn El vs Lewis Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunn El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
800 students
Lewis Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,054 students
| Measure | Dunn El Houston, Texas | Lewis Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3376 of 4,686 | #1521 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #36366 of 50,301 | #12749 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 800 | 1,054 |
| Enrollment | 800 | 1,054 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 30% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunn El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 25.6).
- •Dunn El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 30%).
- •Dunn El does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Dunn El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.4% vs 87.5%).
- •Lewis Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.0).
- •Lewis Middle is the larger school with 1,054 students compared with 800.
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 Dunn El better than Lewis Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dunn El ranks higher (33.3 vs 25.6 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 Dunn El and Lewis Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunn El: 800. Lewis Middle: 1,054. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunn El and Lewis Middle rank in Texas?
Dunn El is 3376th of 4,686 and Lewis Middle is 1521st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).