James E Williams El vs Rodger & Ellen Beck J H
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James E Williams El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
868 students
Rodger & Ellen Beck J H
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,239 students
| Measure | James E Williams El Katy, Texas | Rodger & Ellen Beck J H Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #278 of 4,686 | #65 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #4536 of 50,301 | #929 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 868 | 1,239 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 1,239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 85% |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rodger & Ellen Beck J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 80.8).
- •Rodger & Ellen Beck J H does better on math proficiency (85% vs 67%).
- •Rodger & Ellen Beck J H does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 70%).
- •Rodger & Ellen Beck J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 31%).
- •James E Williams El does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.5).
- •Rodger & Ellen Beck J H is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 868.
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 James E Williams El better than Rodger & Ellen Beck J H?
On the Success Index (US), Rodger & Ellen Beck J H ranks higher (83.7 vs 80.8 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 James E Williams El and Rodger & Ellen Beck J H?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James E Williams El: 868. Rodger & Ellen Beck J H: 1,239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James E Williams El and Rodger & Ellen Beck J H rank in Texas?
James E Williams El is 278th of 4,686 and Rodger & Ellen Beck J H is 65th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).