Durkee El vs Fonville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 547 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durkee El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
Fonville Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
| Measure | Durkee El Houston, Texas | Fonville Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3570 of 4,686 | #1489 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #37601 of 50,301 | #12430 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 439 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 40% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durkee El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 27.3).
- •Durkee El does better on math proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Durkee El does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Durkee El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 95.4%).
- •Fonville Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.1).
- •Fonville Middle is the larger school with 583 students compared with 439.
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 Durkee El better than Fonville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Durkee El ranks higher (31.4 vs 27.3 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 Durkee El and Fonville Middle?
About 547 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durkee El: 439. Fonville Middle: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durkee El and Fonville Middle rank in Texas?
Durkee El is 3570th of 4,686 and Fonville Middle is 1489th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).