Houston El vs McMath Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
537 students
McMath Middle
Denton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
644 students
| Measure | Houston El Denton, Texas | McMath Middle Denton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #790 of 4,686 | #472 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #13428 of 50,301 | #5185 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 537 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 50% |
| city | Denton | Denton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 61.3).
- •Houston El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 55%).
- •McMath Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.4).
- •McMath Middle is the larger school with 644 students compared with 537.
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 Houston El better than McMath Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (67.0 vs 61.3 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 Houston El and McMath Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Denton and Denton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 537. McMath Middle: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and McMath Middle rank in Texas?
Houston El is 790th of 4,686 and McMath Middle is 472nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).