Fiest El vs Labay Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 698 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fiest El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
856 students
Labay Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
| Measure | Fiest El Houston, Texas | Labay Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3078 of 4,686 | #679 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #34362 of 50,301 | #7128 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 856 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 856 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Labay Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 36.4).
- •Labay Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Labay Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •Labay Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.6% vs 70.8%).
- •Fiest El does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
- •Labay Middle is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 856.
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 Fiest El better than Labay Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Labay Middle ranks higher (52.3 vs 36.4 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 Fiest El and Labay Middle?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fiest El: 856. Labay Middle: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fiest El and Labay Middle rank in Texas?
Fiest El is 3078th of 4,686 and Labay Middle is 679th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).