Garden Villas El vs Ortiz Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Villas El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
Ortiz Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
772 students
| Measure | Garden Villas El Houston, Texas | Ortiz Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3648 of 4,686 | #1495 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #38201 of 50,301 | #12478 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 363 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 41% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Villas El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 27.1).
- •Garden Villas El does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 29%).
- •Garden Villas El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 95.1%).
- •Garden Villas El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.1).
- •Ortiz Middle is the larger school with 772 students compared with 363.
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 Garden Villas El better than Ortiz Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Villas El ranks higher (30.5 vs 27.1 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 Garden Villas El and Ortiz Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Villas El: 363. Ortiz Middle: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Villas El and Ortiz Middle rank in Texas?
Garden Villas El is 3648th of 4,686 and Ortiz Middle is 1495th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).