Hodges Bend Middle vs Mission West El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hodges Bend Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
765 students
Mission West El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
513 students
| Measure | Hodges Bend Middle Houston, Texas | Mission West El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1070 of 1,684 | #2675 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9725 of 15,369 | #31602 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 765 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 46% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.4 vs 40.5).
- •Mission West El does better on math proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Hodges Bend Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Hodges Bend Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 79.9%).
- •Hodges Bend Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.8).
- •Hodges Bend Middle is the larger school with 765 students compared with 513.
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 Hodges Bend Middle better than Mission West El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hodges Bend Middle and Mission West El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hodges Bend Middle: 765. Mission West El: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hodges Bend Middle and Mission West El rank in Texas?
Hodges Bend Middle is 1070th of 1,684 and Mission West El is 2675th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).