Ed Willkie Middle vs Sam Houston Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 71 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ed Willkie Middle
Fort Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
775 students
Sam Houston Middle
Garland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
775 students
| Measure | Ed Willkie Middle Fort Worth, Texas | Sam Houston Middle Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #639 of 1,684 | #1301 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #6798 of 15,369 | #11086 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 775 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 43% |
| city | Fort Worth | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ed Willkie Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 34.0).
- •Ed Willkie Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •Ed Willkie Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 30%).
- •Ed Willkie Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 89.8%).
- •Sam Houston Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.5).
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 Ed Willkie Middle better than Sam Houston Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ed Willkie Middle ranks higher (53.9 vs 34.0 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 Ed Willkie Middle and Sam Houston Middle?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Fort Worth and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ed Willkie Middle: 775. Sam Houston Middle: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ed Willkie Middle and Sam Houston Middle rank in Texas?
Ed Willkie Middle is 639th of 1,684 and Sam Houston Middle is 1301st of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).