Garfield El vs Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
537 students
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
449 students
| Measure | Garfield El Houston, Texas | Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3465 of 4,686 | #1595 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #36975 of 50,301 | #13358 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 537 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 22.3).
- •Garfield El does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 87.5%).
- •Garfield El does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 18.0).
- •Garfield El is the larger school with 537 students compared with 449.
- •Garfield El is a public school while Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Garfield El better than Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield El ranks higher (32.4 vs 22.3 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 Garfield El and Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield El: 537. Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield El and Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle rank in Texas?
Garfield El is 3465th of 4,686 and Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Middle is 1595th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).