Earnesteen Milstead Middle vs Garfield El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earnesteen Milstead Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
641 students
Garfield El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
537 students
| Measure | Earnesteen Milstead Middle Houston, Texas | Garfield El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1058 of 1,684 | #3465 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9656 of 15,369 | #36975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 641 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 32% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Earnesteen Milstead Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 32.4).
- •Earnesteen Milstead Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Earnesteen Milstead Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Earnesteen Milstead Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 87.5%).
- •Garfield El does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.6).
- •Earnesteen Milstead Middle is the larger school with 641 students compared with 537.
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 Earnesteen Milstead Middle better than Garfield El?
On the Success Index (US), Earnesteen Milstead Middle ranks higher (40.7 vs 32.4 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 Earnesteen Milstead Middle and Garfield El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earnesteen Milstead Middle: 641. Garfield El: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earnesteen Milstead Middle and Garfield El rank in Texas?
Earnesteen Milstead Middle is 1058th of 1,684 and Garfield El is 3465th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).