Killough Middle vs Liestman El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 191 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Killough Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
763 students
Liestman El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
514 students
| Measure | Killough Middle Houston, Texas | Liestman El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1218 of 1,684 | #2857 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10570 of 15,369 | #32757 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 763 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liestman El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 36.4).
- •Killough Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Liestman El does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Killough Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 88.1%).
- •Liestman El does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.4).
- •Killough Middle is the larger school with 763 students compared with 514.
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 Killough Middle better than Liestman El?
On the Success Index (US), Liestman El ranks higher (38.8 vs 36.4 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 Killough Middle and Liestman El?
About 191 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Killough Middle: 763. Liestman El: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Killough Middle and Liestman El rank in Texas?
Killough Middle is 1218th of 1,684 and Liestman El is 2857th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).