Energized for STEM Academy Middle vs McNamara El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 820 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Energized for STEM Academy Middle
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
335 students
McNamara El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
916 students
| Measure | Energized for STEM Academy Middle Houston, Texas | McNamara El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #604 of 1,684 | #4316 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6500 of 15,369 | #43741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 335 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 37.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 39% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Energized for STEM Academy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 21.8).
- •Energized for STEM Academy Middle does better on math proficiency (77% vs 39%).
- •Energized for STEM Academy Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •Energized for STEM Academy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 98.1%).
- •McNamara El does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 37.2).
- •McNamara El is the larger school with 916 students compared with 335.
- •Energized for STEM Academy Middle is a charter school while McNamara El 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 Energized for STEM Academy Middle better than McNamara El?
On the Success Index (US), Energized for STEM Academy Middle ranks higher (55.3 vs 21.8 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 Energized for STEM Academy Middle and McNamara El?
About 820 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Energized for STEM Academy Middle: 335. McNamara El: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Energized for STEM Academy Middle and McNamara El rank in Texas?
Energized for STEM Academy Middle is 604th of 1,684 and McNamara El is 4316th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).