Homer DR El vs Smith Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homer DR El
Beaumont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
Smith Middle
Beaumont · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
532 students
| Measure | Homer DR El Beaumont, Texas | Smith Middle Beaumont, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4637 of 4,686 | #1683 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #48212 of 50,301 | #15172 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 495 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| city | Beaumont | Beaumont |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homer DR El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.7 vs 9.0).
- •Homer DR El does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Homer DR El does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Smith Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 95.4%).
- •Smith Middle is the larger school with 532 students compared with 495.
- •Homer DR El is a public school while Smith Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Homer DR El better than Smith Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Homer DR El ranks higher (13.7 vs 9.0 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 Homer DR El and Smith Middle?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Beaumont and Beaumont in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homer DR El: 495. Smith Middle: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homer DR El and Smith Middle rank in Texas?
Homer DR El is 4637th of 4,686 and Smith Middle is 1683rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).