Goodson Middle vs Sampson El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goodson Middle
Cypress · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,360 students
Sampson El
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
900 students
| Measure | Goodson Middle Cypress, Texas | Sampson El Cypress, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #257 of 1,684 | #204 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3020 of 15,369 | #3297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,360 | 900 |
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 900 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.8% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 83% |
| city | Cypress | Cypress |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sampson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 71.5).
- •Sampson El does better on math proficiency (83% vs 71%).
- •Sampson El does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 63%).
- •Sampson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 41.8%).
- •Goodson Middle does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.0).
- •Goodson Middle is the larger school with 1,360 students compared with 900.
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 Goodson Middle better than Sampson El?
On the Success Index (US), Sampson El ranks higher (83.2 vs 71.5 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 Goodson Middle and Sampson El?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Cypress and Cypress in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goodson Middle: 1,360. Sampson El: 900. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goodson Middle and Sampson El rank in Texas?
Goodson Middle is 257th of 1,684 and Sampson El is 204th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).