Killough Middle vs Mahanay El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Killough Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
763 students
Mahanay El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
499 students
| Measure | Killough Middle Houston, Texas | Mahanay El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1218 of 1,684 | #2615 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10570 of 15,369 | #31218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 763 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mahanay El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 36.4).
- •Mahanay El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Mahanay El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Killough Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 90.4%).
- •Mahanay El does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.4).
- •Killough Middle is the larger school with 763 students compared with 499.
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 Mahanay El?
On the Success Index (US), Mahanay El ranks higher (41.1 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 Mahanay El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Killough Middle: 763. Mahanay El: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Killough Middle and Mahanay El rank in Texas?
Killough Middle is 1218th of 1,684 and Mahanay El is 2615th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).