Hamilton Middle vs Helms El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 872 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
911 students
Helms El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
| Measure | Hamilton Middle Houston, Texas | Helms El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #900 of 1,684 | #1763 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8626 of 15,369 | #24606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 911 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helms El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 45.4).
- •Helms El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Helms El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 79.9%).
- •Hamilton Middle does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.3).
- •Hamilton Middle is the larger school with 911 students compared with 501.
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 Hamilton Middle better than Helms El?
On the Success Index (US), Helms El ranks higher (50.8 vs 45.4 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 Hamilton Middle and Helms El?
About 872 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Middle: 911. Helms El: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Middle and Helms El rank in Texas?
Hamilton Middle is 900th of 1,684 and Helms El is 1763rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).