Landrum Middle vs Ridgecrest El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 439 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Landrum Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
698 students
Ridgecrest El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
836 students
| Measure | Landrum Middle Houston, Texas | Ridgecrest El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1399 of 1,684 | #3016 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11675 of 15,369 | #33928 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 698 | 836 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 836 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 54% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgecrest El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 31.3).
- •Ridgecrest El does better on math proficiency (54% vs 33%).
- •Ridgecrest El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Landrum Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 96.7%).
- •Landrum Middle does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.7).
- •Ridgecrest El is the larger school with 836 students compared with 698.
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 Landrum Middle better than Ridgecrest El?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgecrest El ranks higher (37.1 vs 31.3 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 Landrum Middle and Ridgecrest El?
About 439 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Landrum Middle: 698. Ridgecrest El: 836. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Landrum Middle and Ridgecrest El rank in Texas?
Landrum Middle is 1399th of 1,684 and Ridgecrest El is 3016th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).