Durham El vs Williams 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.
Durham El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students
Williams Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
352 students
| Measure | Durham El Houston, Texas | Williams Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2233 of 4,686 | #1628 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #28462 of 50,301 | #13721 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 547 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 26% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 20.4).
- •Durham El does better on math proficiency (43% vs 26%).
- •Durham El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Durham El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 99.7%).
- •Williams Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.1).
- •Durham El is the larger school with 547 students compared with 352.
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 Durham El better than Williams Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Durham El ranks higher (45.2 vs 20.4 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 Durham El and Williams Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham El: 547. Williams Middle: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham El and Williams Middle rank in Texas?
Durham El is 2233rd of 4,686 and Williams Middle is 1628th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).