Garcia Middle vs Goodman El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garcia Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
966 students
Goodman El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
585 students
| Measure | Garcia Middle Houston, Texas | Goodman El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1200 of 1,684 | #4242 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10467 of 15,369 | #42939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 966 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 966 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 35% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garcia Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 23.0).
- •Garcia Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Garcia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 88.7%).
- •Garcia Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.7).
- •Garcia Middle is the larger school with 966 students compared with 585.
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 Garcia Middle better than Goodman El?
On the Success Index (US), Garcia Middle ranks higher (36.9 vs 23.0 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 Garcia Middle and Goodman El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garcia Middle: 966. Goodman El: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garcia Middle and Goodman El rank in Texas?
Garcia Middle is 1200th of 1,684 and Goodman El is 4242nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).