Houston Middle vs Wills El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 725 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
556 students
Wills El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
| Measure | Houston Middle Amarillo, Texas | Wills El Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1251 of 1,684 | #2179 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10755 of 15,369 | #28129 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 556 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 58% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wills El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 35.5).
- •Wills El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Wills El does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 31%).
- •Houston Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 92.6%).
- •Houston Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.3).
- •Houston Middle is the larger school with 556 students compared with 458.
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 Wills El?
On the Success Index (US), Wills El ranks higher (45.7 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 Wills El?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston Middle: 556. Wills El: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston Middle and Wills El rank in Texas?
Houston Middle is 1251st of 1,684 and Wills El is 2179th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).