Fondren Middle vs McNamara El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fondren Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students
McNamara El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
916 students
| Measure | Fondren Middle Houston, Texas | McNamara El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1614 of 1,684 | #4316 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13529 of 15,369 | #43741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 713 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 39% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.5 vs 21.8).
- •McNamara El does better on math proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •McNamara El does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •McNamara El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 99%).
- •Fondren Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.6).
- •McNamara El is the larger school with 916 students compared with 713.
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 Fondren Middle better than McNamara El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fondren Middle and McNamara El?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fondren Middle: 713. McNamara El: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fondren Middle and McNamara El rank in Texas?
Fondren Middle is 1614th of 1,684 and McNamara El is 4316th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).