Great Hearts Irving Upper vs Houston Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Hearts Irving Upper
Irving · Charter high · Grades 6–12
937 students
Houston Middle
Irving · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
| Measure | Great Hearts Irving Upper Irving, Texas | Houston Middle Irving, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 1,419 | #1086 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #2230 of 16,910 | #9811 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 937 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 937 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Irving | Irving |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Hearts Irving Upper scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 40.0).
- •Great Hearts Irving Upper does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 81.4%).
- •Houston Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.6).
- •Great Hearts Irving Upper is the larger school with 937 students compared with 758.
- •Great Hearts Irving Upper is a charter school while Houston Middle is a public 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 Great Hearts Irving Upper better than Houston Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Great Hearts Irving Upper ranks higher (74.5 vs 40.0 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 Great Hearts Irving Upper and Houston Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Irving and Irving in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Hearts Irving Upper: 937. Houston Middle: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Hearts Irving Upper and Houston Middle rank in Texas?
Great Hearts Irving Upper is 135th of 1,419 and Houston Middle is 1086th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).