Longfellow El vs Pershing Middle
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.
Longfellow El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
576 students
Pershing Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,141 students
| Measure | Longfellow El Houston, Texas | Pershing Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3652 of 4,686 | #585 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #38221 of 50,301 | #6349 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 576 | 1,141 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 1,141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 54% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 30.5).
- •Pershing Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 36%).
- •Pershing Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •Pershing Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 85.6%).
- •Longfellow El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.8).
- •Pershing Middle is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 576.
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 Longfellow El better than Pershing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pershing Middle ranks higher (56.0 vs 30.5 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 Longfellow El and Pershing Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow El: 576. Pershing Middle: 1,141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow El and Pershing Middle rank in Texas?
Longfellow El is 3652nd of 4,686 and Pershing Middle is 585th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).