Kashmere Gardens El vs Key Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kashmere Gardens El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students
Key Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students
| Measure | Kashmere Gardens El Houston, Texas | Key Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4173 of 4,686 | #1624 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #42177 of 50,301 | #13654 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 329 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kashmere Gardens El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 20.7).
- •Kashmere Gardens El does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Kashmere Gardens El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Key Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 98.5%).
- •Key Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.3).
- •Key Middle is the larger school with 516 students compared with 329.
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 Kashmere Gardens El better than Key Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kashmere Gardens El ranks higher (24.2 vs 20.7 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 Kashmere Gardens El and Key Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kashmere Gardens El: 329. Key Middle: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kashmere Gardens El and Key Middle rank in Texas?
Kashmere Gardens El is 4173rd of 4,686 and Key Middle is 1624th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).