Fleming Middle vs Ross El
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.
Fleming Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students
Ross El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
| Measure | Fleming Middle Houston, Texas | Ross El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1647 of 1,684 | #4259 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13920 of 15,369 | #43107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 319 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ross El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 19.1).
- •Ross El does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Ross El does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Ross El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 98.1%).
- •Ross El does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.9).
- •Fleming Middle is the larger school with 319 students compared with 262.
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 Fleming Middle better than Ross El?
On the Success Index (US), Ross El ranks higher (22.8 vs 19.1 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 Fleming Middle and Ross El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fleming Middle: 319. Ross El: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fleming Middle and Ross El rank in Texas?
Fleming Middle is 1647th of 1,684 and Ross El is 4259th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).