Labay Middle vs Owens El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Labay Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
Owens El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
779 students
| Measure | Labay Middle Houston, Texas | Owens El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #679 of 1,684 | #2912 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7128 of 15,369 | #33107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,067 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Labay Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 38.3).
- •Labay Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Labay Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Labay Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.6% vs 73.4%).
- •Owens El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.4).
- •Labay Middle is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 779.
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 Labay Middle better than Owens El?
On the Success Index (US), Labay Middle ranks higher (52.3 vs 38.3 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 Labay Middle and Owens El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Labay Middle: 1,067. Owens El: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Labay Middle and Owens El rank in Texas?
Labay Middle is 679th of 1,684 and Owens El is 2912th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).