Hobby Middle vs McDermott El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hobby Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,094 students
McDermott El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
775 students
| Measure | Hobby Middle San Antonio, Texas | McDermott El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #791 of 1,684 | #3083 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7913 of 15,369 | #34379 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,094 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 1,094 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 39% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hobby Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 36.4).
- •Hobby Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 39%).
- •Hobby Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Hobby Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 72.6%).
- •Hobby Middle does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.2).
- •Hobby Middle is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 775.
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 Hobby Middle better than McDermott El?
On the Success Index (US), Hobby Middle ranks higher (48.7 vs 36.4 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 Hobby Middle and McDermott El?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hobby Middle: 1,094. McDermott El: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hobby Middle and McDermott El rank in Texas?
Hobby Middle is 791st of 1,684 and McDermott El is 3083rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).