Kahla Middle vs Watkins Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 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
Watkins Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,283 students
| Measure | Kahla Middle Houston, Texas | Watkins Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1019 of 1,684 | #1124 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9449 of 15,369 | #10037 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,126 | 1,283 |
| Enrollment | 1,126 | 1,283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kahla Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 39.1).
- •Watkins Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Watkins Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 82.9%).
- •Kahla Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.7).
- •Watkins Middle is the larger school with 1,283 students compared with 1,126.
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 Watkins Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kahla Middle ranks higher (41.7 vs 39.1 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 Watkins Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kahla Middle: 1,126. Watkins Middle: 1,283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kahla Middle and Watkins Middle rank in Texas?
Kahla Middle is 1019th of 1,684 and Watkins Middle is 1124th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).