Fairview J H vs Melba Passmore El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview J H
Alvin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
644 students
Melba Passmore El
Alvin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
592 students
| Measure | Fairview J H Alvin, Texas | Melba Passmore El Alvin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1068 of 1,684 | #2523 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9721 of 15,369 | #30572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 644 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 45% |
| city | Alvin | Alvin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melba Passmore El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 40.4).
- •Melba Passmore El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Melba Passmore El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Fairview J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 69.3%).
- •Fairview J H does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.8).
- •Fairview J H is the larger school with 644 students compared with 592.
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 Fairview J H better than Melba Passmore El?
On the Success Index (US), Melba Passmore El ranks higher (42.1 vs 40.4 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 Fairview J H and Melba Passmore El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Alvin and Alvin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview J H: 644. Melba Passmore El: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview J H and Melba Passmore El rank in Texas?
Fairview J H is 1068th of 1,684 and Melba Passmore El is 2523rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).