Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School vs Key Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–K
48 students
Key Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students
| Measure | Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School Houston, Texas | Key Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1624 of 1,684 |
| National rank | – | #13654 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 48 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 48 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 21% |
| Math proficiency | – | 26% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 20.7).
- •Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 96.1%).
- •Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.2).
- •Key Middle is the larger school with 516 students compared with 48.
- •Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School is a charter school while Key Middle is a public 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 Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School better than Key Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School ranks higher (27.6 vs 20.7 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 Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School and Key Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School: 48. Key Middle: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School and Key Middle rank in Texas?
Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School is unranked and Key Middle is 1624th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).