Horne El vs Kahla Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horne El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
908 students
Kahla Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,126 students
| Measure | Horne El Houston, Texas | Kahla Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3041 of 4,686 | #1019 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #34106 of 50,301 | #9449 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 908 | 1,126 |
| Enrollment | 908 | 1,126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kahla Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 36.8).
- •Kahla Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Kahla Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 83.5%).
- •Kahla Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.7).
- •Kahla Middle is the larger school with 1,126 students compared with 908.
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 Horne El better than Kahla Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kahla Middle ranks higher (41.7 vs 36.8 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 Horne El and Kahla Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horne El: 908. Kahla Middle: 1,126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horne El and Kahla Middle rank in Texas?
Horne El is 3041st of 4,686 and Kahla Middle is 1019th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).