Earnesteen Milstead Middle vs Southeast El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 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
Southeast El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
816 students
| Measure | Earnesteen Milstead Middle Houston, Texas | Southeast El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1058 of 1,684 | #4036 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9656 of 15,369 | #41105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 641 | 816 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 816 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Earnesteen Milstead Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 26.0).
- •Southeast El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 85.8%).
- •Earnesteen Milstead Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.7).
- •Southeast El is the larger school with 816 students compared with 641.
- •Earnesteen Milstead Middle is a public school while Southeast El 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 Southeast El?
On the Success Index (US), Earnesteen Milstead Middle ranks higher (40.7 vs 26.0 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 Southeast El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earnesteen Milstead Middle: 641. Southeast El: 816. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earnesteen Milstead Middle and Southeast El rank in Texas?
Earnesteen Milstead Middle is 1058th of 1,684 and Southeast El is 4036th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).