Houston Middle vs Richardson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 893 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
Richardson Middle
El Paso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
| Measure | Houston Middle Irving, Texas | Richardson Middle El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1086 of 1,684 | #632 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9811 of 15,369 | #6745 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 758 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 54% |
| city | Irving | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richardson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 40.0).
- •Richardson Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Richardson Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 38%).
- •Richardson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 81.4%).
- •Houston Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.8).
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 Richardson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Richardson Middle ranks higher (54.2 vs 40.0 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 Middle and Richardson Middle?
About 893 km in a straight line, between Irving and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston Middle: 758. Richardson Middle: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston Middle and Richardson Middle rank in Texas?
Houston Middle is 1086th of 1,684 and Richardson Middle is 632nd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).