Ketelsen El vs Marshall Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 497 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ketelsen El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
382 students
Marshall Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Ketelsen El Houston, Texas | Marshall Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2052 of 4,686 | #1258 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #27094 of 50,301 | #10785 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 382 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 47% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ketelsen El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 35.4).
- •Ketelsen El does better on math proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Ketelsen El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Marshall Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.3% vs 96.6%).
- •Ketelsen El does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.8).
- •Marshall Middle is the larger school with 456 students compared with 382.
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 Ketelsen El better than Marshall Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ketelsen El ranks higher (47.1 vs 35.4 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 Ketelsen El and Marshall Middle?
About 497 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ketelsen El: 382. Marshall Middle: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ketelsen El and Marshall Middle rank in Texas?
Ketelsen El is 2052nd of 4,686 and Marshall Middle is 1258th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).