Hoffman Middle vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 273 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoffman Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students
Smith El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
553 students
| Measure | Hoffman Middle Houston, Texas | Smith El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1221 of 1,684 | #4260 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10588 of 15,369 | #43109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 643 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 34% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoffman Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 22.8).
- •Hoffman Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Hoffman Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 26%).
- •Smith El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 84.4%).
- •Hoffman Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.3).
- •Hoffman Middle is the larger school with 643 students compared with 553.
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 Hoffman Middle better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Hoffman Middle ranks higher (36.3 vs 22.8 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 Hoffman Middle and Smith El?
About 273 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoffman Middle: 643. Smith El: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoffman Middle and Smith El rank in Texas?
Hoffman Middle is 1221st of 1,684 and Smith El is 4260th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).