G W Harby J H vs Mark Twain El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G W Harby J H
Alvin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
Mark Twain El
Alvin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
| Measure | G W Harby J H Alvin, Texas | Mark Twain El Alvin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1453 of 1,684 | #2561 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12102 of 15,369 | #30824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 781 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.6% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 43% |
| city | Alvin | Alvin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Twain El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 29.0).
- •Mark Twain El does better on math proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Mark Twain El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •G W Harby J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.6% vs 72.9%).
- •Mark Twain El does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.2).
- •G W Harby J H is the larger school with 781 students compared with 634.
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 G W Harby J H better than Mark Twain El?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Twain El ranks higher (41.7 vs 29.0 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 G W Harby J H and Mark Twain El?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Alvin and Alvin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G W Harby J H: 781. Mark Twain El: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G W Harby J H and Mark Twain El rank in Texas?
G W Harby J H is 1453rd of 1,684 and Mark Twain El is 2561st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).