Kahla Middle vs Lieder El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kahla Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,126 students
Lieder El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
742 students
| Measure | Kahla Middle Houston, Texas | Lieder El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1019 of 1,684 | #2878 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9449 of 15,369 | #32897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,126 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 1,126 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kahla Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 38.6).
- •Kahla Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Lieder El does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Kahla Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 86.1%).
- •Lieder El does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
- •Kahla Middle is the larger school with 1,126 students compared with 742.
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 Kahla Middle better than Lieder El?
On the Success Index (US), Kahla Middle ranks higher (41.7 vs 38.6 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 Kahla Middle and Lieder El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kahla Middle: 1,126. Lieder El: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kahla Middle and Lieder El rank in Texas?
Kahla Middle is 1019th of 1,684 and Lieder El is 2878th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).