Iltexas Houston Orem Middle vs Sterling H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
410 students
Sterling H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,146 students
| Measure | Iltexas Houston Orem Middle Houston, Texas | Sterling H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1679 of 1,684 | #1376 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #14846 of 15,369 | #15049 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 410 | 1,146 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 1,146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 24% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sterling H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.4 vs 12.6).
- •Sterling H S does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Sterling H S does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Iltexas Houston Orem Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.5% vs 93.7%).
- •Sterling H S does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.8).
- •Sterling H S is the larger school with 1,146 students compared with 410.
- •Iltexas Houston Orem Middle is a charter school while Sterling H S 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 Middle better than Sterling H S?
On the Success Index (US), Sterling H S ranks higher (21.4 vs 12.6 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 Middle and Sterling H S?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle: 410. Sterling H S: 1,146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iltexas Houston Orem Middle and Sterling H S rank in Texas?
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle is 1679th of 1,684 and Sterling H S is 1376th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).