Houston El vs Iltexas Lancaster Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston El
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
Iltexas Lancaster Middle
Lancaster · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
379 students
| Measure | Houston El Lancaster, Texas | Iltexas Lancaster Middle Lancaster, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2519 of 4,686 | #1582 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #30558 of 50,301 | #13230 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 613 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 29% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 23.0).
- •Houston El does better on math proficiency (56% vs 29%).
- •Houston El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Iltexas Lancaster Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 87.3%).
- •Houston El does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.0).
- •Houston El is the larger school with 613 students compared with 379.
- •Houston El is a public school while Iltexas Lancaster 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 Houston El better than Iltexas Lancaster Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Houston El ranks higher (42.1 vs 23.0 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 Houston El and Iltexas Lancaster Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston El: 613. Iltexas Lancaster Middle: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston El and Iltexas Lancaster Middle rank in Texas?
Houston El is 2519th of 4,686 and Iltexas Lancaster Middle is 1582nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).