Iltexas Houston Orem El vs Thomas Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iltexas Houston Orem El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
837 students
Thomas Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
391 students
| Measure | Iltexas Houston Orem El Houston, Texas | Thomas Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4658 of 4,686 | #1651 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #48840 of 50,301 | #14027 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 837 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 837 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 19% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 12.1).
- •Thomas Middle does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Thomas Middle does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Iltexas Houston Orem El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90% vs 98%).
- •Thomas Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.1).
- •Iltexas Houston Orem El is the larger school with 837 students compared with 391.
- •Iltexas Houston Orem El is a charter school while Thomas 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 Iltexas Houston Orem El better than Thomas Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Middle ranks higher (18.5 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 Iltexas Houston Orem El and Thomas Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iltexas Houston Orem El: 837. Thomas Middle: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iltexas Houston Orem El and Thomas Middle rank in Texas?
Iltexas Houston Orem El is 4658th of 4,686 and Thomas Middle is 1651st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).