Garcia Middle vs Houston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 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
Houston Academy
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
372 students
| Measure | Garcia Middle Houston, Texas | Houston Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1200 of 1,684 | #1160 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10467 of 15,369 | #10250 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 966 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 966 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 36.9).
- •Garcia Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Garcia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 88.2%).
- •Houston Academy does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.2).
- •Garcia Middle is the larger school with 966 students compared with 372.
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 Houston Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Houston Academy ranks higher (38.1 vs 36.9 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 Houston Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garcia Middle: 966. Houston Academy: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garcia Middle and Houston Academy rank in Texas?
Garcia Middle is 1200th of 1,684 and Houston Academy is 1160th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).