Lewis Middle vs Meyer El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewis Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,054 students
Meyer El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
| Measure | Lewis Middle Houston, Texas | Meyer El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1521 of 1,684 | #4103 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12749 of 15,369 | #41651 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,054 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 1,054 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 33% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (25.6 vs 25.1).
- •Meyer El does better on math proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •Meyer El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Lewis Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 88.4%).
- •Lewis Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.5).
- •Lewis Middle is the larger school with 1,054 students compared with 680.
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 Lewis Middle better than Meyer El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lewis Middle and Meyer El?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewis Middle: 1,054. Meyer El: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewis Middle and Meyer El rank in Texas?
Lewis Middle is 1521st of 1,684 and Meyer El is 4103rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).