Isaacs El vs Key Middle
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.
Isaacs El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students
Key Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students
| Measure | Isaacs El Houston, Texas | Key Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4333 of 4,686 | #1624 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #43904 of 50,301 | #13654 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 241 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.5 vs 20.7).
- •Isaacs El does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Isaacs El does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Key Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 98.8%).
- •Isaacs El does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.2).
- •Key Middle is the larger school with 516 students compared with 241.
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 Isaacs El better than Key Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Isaacs El and Key Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Isaacs El: 241. Key Middle: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isaacs El and Key Middle rank in Texas?
Isaacs El is 4333rd of 4,686 and Key Middle is 1624th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).