Earnesteen Milstead Middle vs Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 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
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
449 students
| Measure | Earnesteen Milstead Middle Houston, Texas | Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1058 of 1,684 | #1595 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9656 of 15,369 | #13358 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 641 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 22% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Earnesteen Milstead Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 22.3).
- •Earnesteen Milstead Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Earnesteen Milstead Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 87.3%).
- •Earnesteen Milstead Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 18.0).
- •Earnesteen Milstead Middle is the larger school with 641 students compared with 449.
- •Earnesteen Milstead Middle is a public school while Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Earnesteen Milstead Middle ranks higher (40.7 vs 22.3 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 Earnesteen Milstead Middle and Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earnesteen Milstead Middle: 641. Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earnesteen Milstead Middle and Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle rank in Texas?
Earnesteen Milstead Middle is 1058th of 1,684 and Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle is 1595th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).