Iltexas Katy Middle vs Russell & Cindi Faldyn El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iltexas Katy Middle
Katy · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
459 students
Russell & Cindi Faldyn El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,263 students
| Measure | Iltexas Katy Middle Katy, Texas | Russell & Cindi Faldyn El Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #992 of 1,684 | #1447 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9299 of 15,369 | #21760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 459 | 1,263 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 1,263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.7% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell & Cindi Faldyn El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 42.4).
- •Russell & Cindi Faldyn El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 64.7%).
- •Russell & Cindi Faldyn El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.7).
- •Russell & Cindi Faldyn El is the larger school with 1,263 students compared with 459.
- •Iltexas Katy Middle is a charter school while Russell & Cindi Faldyn El 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 Katy Middle better than Russell & Cindi Faldyn El?
On the Success Index (US), Russell & Cindi Faldyn El ranks higher (54.9 vs 42.4 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 Katy Middle and Russell & Cindi Faldyn El?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iltexas Katy Middle: 459. Russell & Cindi Faldyn El: 1,263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iltexas Katy Middle and Russell & Cindi Faldyn El rank in Texas?
Iltexas Katy Middle is 992nd of 1,684 and Russell & Cindi Faldyn El is 1447th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).