Idea Spears College Preparatory vs Stelle Claughton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Spears College Preparatory
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
617 students
Stelle Claughton Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
896 students
| Measure | Idea Spears College Preparatory Houston, Texas | Stelle Claughton Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1681 of 1,684 | #1677 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #14891 of 15,369 | #14738 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 617 | 896 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 896 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 24% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stelle Claughton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.7 vs 12.1).
- •Idea Spears College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 95%).
- •Stelle Claughton Middle does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.6).
- •Stelle Claughton Middle is the larger school with 896 students compared with 617.
- •Idea Spears College Preparatory is a charter school while Stelle Claughton Middle is a public 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 Idea Spears College Preparatory better than Stelle Claughton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Stelle Claughton Middle ranks higher (13.7 vs 12.1 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 Idea Spears College Preparatory and Stelle Claughton Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Spears College Preparatory: 617. Stelle Claughton Middle: 896. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Spears College Preparatory and Stelle Claughton Middle rank in Texas?
Idea Spears College Preparatory is 1681st of 1,684 and Stelle Claughton Middle is 1677th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).