Kirk El vs Truitt Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirk El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
743 students
Truitt Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,353 students
| Measure | Kirk El Houston, Texas | Truitt Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2983 of 4,686 | #941 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #33678 of 50,301 | #8952 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 743 | 1,353 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 1,353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 49% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Truitt Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 37.5).
- •Truitt Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Truitt Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Kirk El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 82.1%).
- •Kirk El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.6).
- •Truitt Middle is the larger school with 1,353 students compared with 743.
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 Kirk El better than Truitt Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Truitt Middle ranks higher (44.0 vs 37.5 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 Kirk El and Truitt Middle?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirk El: 743. Truitt Middle: 1,353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirk El and Truitt Middle rank in Texas?
Kirk El is 2983rd of 4,686 and Truitt Middle is 941st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).