Ethridge El vs STEM Academy at Griffin Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethridge El
The Colony ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโ5
329 students
STEM Academy at Griffin Middle
The Colony ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
697 students
| Measure | Ethridge El The Colony, Texas | STEM Academy at Griffin Middle The Colony, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #826 of 4,686 | #572 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #13891 of 50,301 | #6225 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PKโ5 | Grades 6โ8 |
| Students | 329 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | The Colony | The Colony |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขEthridge El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 56.6).
- โขEthridge El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- โขEthridge El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- โขEthridge El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 52.9%).
- โขEthridge El does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.9).
- โขSTEM Academy at Griffin Middle is the larger school with 697 students compared with 329.
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 Ethridge El better than STEM Academy at Griffin Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ethridge El ranks higher (66.3 vs 56.6 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 Ethridge El and STEM Academy at Griffin Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between The Colony and The Colony in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethridge El: 329. STEM Academy at Griffin Middle: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethridge El and STEM Academy at Griffin Middle rank in Texas?
Ethridge El is 826th of 4,686 and STEM Academy at Griffin Middle is 572nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).