Houston Middle vs Lee El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston Middle
Irving · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
Lee El
Irving · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students
| Measure | Houston Middle Irving, Texas | Lee El Irving, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1086 of 1,684 | #3168 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9811 of 15,369 | #34971 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 758 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 44% |
| city | Irving | Irving |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 35.5).
- •Houston Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Lee El does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •Houston Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 83.4%).
- •Houston Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.1).
- •Houston Middle is the larger school with 758 students compared with 717.
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 Lee El?
On the Success Index (US), Houston Middle ranks higher (40.0 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 Lee El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Irving and Irving in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston Middle: 758. Lee El: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston Middle and Lee El rank in Texas?
Houston Middle is 1086th of 1,684 and Lee El is 3168th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).