Iowa Colony J H vs Meridiana El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iowa Colony J H
Iowa Colony · Public middle · Grades 6–8
699 students
Meridiana El
Iowa Colony · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
794 students
| Measure | Iowa Colony J H Iowa Colony, Texas | Meridiana El Iowa Colony, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #946 of 1,684 | #1814 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8982 of 15,369 | #24988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 699 | 794 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 794 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 43% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | Iowa Colony | Iowa Colony |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridiana El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 43.8).
- •Meridiana El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 58.4%).
- •Iowa Colony J H does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.6).
- •Meridiana El is the larger school with 794 students compared with 699.
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 Iowa Colony J H better than Meridiana El?
On the Success Index (US), Meridiana El ranks higher (50.3 vs 43.8 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 Iowa Colony J H and Meridiana El?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Iowa Colony and Iowa Colony in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iowa Colony J H: 699. Meridiana El: 794. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iowa Colony J H and Meridiana El rank in Texas?
Iowa Colony J H is 946th of 1,684 and Meridiana El is 1814th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).