Garland McMeans J H vs Rodger & Ellen Beck J H
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garland McMeans J H
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,133 students
Rodger & Ellen Beck J H
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,239 students
| Measure | Garland McMeans J H Katy, Texas | Rodger & Ellen Beck J H Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #108 of 1,684 | #65 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #1409 of 15,369 | #929 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,133 | 1,239 |
| Enrollment | 1,133 | 1,239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 85% |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rodger & Ellen Beck J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 80.5).
- •Rodger & Ellen Beck J H does better on math proficiency (85% vs 78%).
- •Rodger & Ellen Beck J H does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •Garland McMeans J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 29.4%).
- •Rodger & Ellen Beck J H does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.7).
- •Rodger & Ellen Beck J H is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 1,133.
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 Garland McMeans J H better than Rodger & Ellen Beck J H?
On the Success Index (US), Rodger & Ellen Beck J H ranks higher (83.7 vs 80.5 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 Garland McMeans J H and Rodger & Ellen Beck J H?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garland McMeans J H: 1,133. Rodger & Ellen Beck J H: 1,239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garland McMeans J H and Rodger & Ellen Beck J H rank in Texas?
Garland McMeans J H is 108th of 1,684 and Rodger & Ellen Beck J H is 65th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).