Houston Middle vs Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
556 students
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 5–8
427 students
| Measure | Houston Middle Amarillo, Texas | Lorenzo de Zavala Middle Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1251 of 1,684 | #139 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10755 of 15,369 | #1747 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 556 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 73% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 35.5).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 43%).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 31%).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 88.5%).
- •Houston Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.4).
- •Houston Middle is the larger school with 556 students compared with 427.
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 Middle better than Lorenzo de Zavala Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lorenzo de Zavala Middle ranks higher (78.4 vs 35.5 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 Middle and Lorenzo de Zavala Middle?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston Middle: 556. Lorenzo de Zavala Middle: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston Middle and Lorenzo de Zavala Middle rank in Texas?
Houston Middle is 1251st of 1,684 and Lorenzo de Zavala Middle is 139th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).