Hambrick Middle vs Orange Grove El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hambrick Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
965 students
Orange Grove El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
516 students
| Measure | Hambrick Middle Houston, Texas | Orange Grove El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1418 of 1,684 | #4176 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11805 of 15,369 | #42189 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 965 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 965 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 34% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hambrick Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.6 vs 24.2).
- •Hambrick Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Hambrick Middle does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Orange Grove El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 89.2%).
- •Hambrick Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.2).
- •Hambrick Middle is the larger school with 965 students compared with 516.
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 Hambrick Middle better than Orange Grove El?
On the Success Index (US), Hambrick Middle ranks higher (30.6 vs 24.2 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 Hambrick Middle and Orange Grove El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hambrick Middle: 965. Orange Grove El: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hambrick Middle and Orange Grove El rank in Texas?
Hambrick Middle is 1418th of 1,684 and Orange Grove El is 4176th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).