Horn El vs Pershing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horn El
Bellaire · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
Pershing Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,141 students
| Measure | Horn El Bellaire, Texas | Pershing Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 4,686 | #585 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #3039 of 50,301 | #6349 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 750 | 1,141 |
| Enrollment | 750 | 1,141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 54% |
| city | Bellaire | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horn El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 56.0).
- •Horn El does better on math proficiency (89% vs 54%).
- •Horn El does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 53%).
- •Horn El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 58.7%).
- •Pershing Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.8).
- •Pershing Middle is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 750.
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 Horn El better than Pershing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Horn El ranks higher (83.7 vs 56.0 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 Horn El and Pershing Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bellaire and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horn El: 750. Pershing Middle: 1,141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horn El and Pershing Middle rank in Texas?
Horn El is 185th of 4,686 and Pershing Middle is 585th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).