Farney El vs Spillane Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farney El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
911 students
Spillane Middle
Cypress · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,436 students
| Measure | Farney El Houston, Texas | Spillane Middle Cypress, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #716 of 4,686 | #115 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12344 of 50,301 | #1463 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 911 | 1,436 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 1,436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 83% |
| city | Houston | Cypress |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spillane Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 68.5).
- •Spillane Middle does better on math proficiency (83% vs 68%).
- •Spillane Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 61%).
- •Spillane Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 47.2%).
- •Farney El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.1).
- •Spillane Middle is the larger school with 1,436 students compared with 911.
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 Farney El better than Spillane Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Spillane Middle ranks higher (80.2 vs 68.5 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 Farney El and Spillane Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Cypress in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farney El: 911. Spillane Middle: 1,436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farney El and Spillane Middle rank in Texas?
Farney El is 716th of 4,686 and Spillane Middle is 115th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).