Edwin M Wells Middle vs Yeager El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwin M Wells Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
Yeager El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
708 students
| Measure | Edwin M Wells Middle Houston, Texas | Yeager El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1638 of 1,684 | #2469 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13825 of 15,369 | #30131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 796 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 796 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yeager El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 19.7).
- •Yeager El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Yeager El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 28%).
- •Yeager El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 91.6%).
- •Yeager El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
- •Edwin M Wells Middle is the larger school with 796 students compared with 708.
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 Edwin M Wells Middle better than Yeager El?
On the Success Index (US), Yeager El ranks higher (42.8 vs 19.7 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 Edwin M Wells Middle and Yeager El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin M Wells Middle: 796. Yeager El: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin M Wells Middle and Yeager El rank in Texas?
Edwin M Wells Middle is 1638th of 1,684 and Yeager El is 2469th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).