Loraine T Golbow El vs T H McDonald J H
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 304 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loraine T Golbow El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students
T H McDonald J H
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
966 students
| Measure | Loraine T Golbow El Katy, Texas | T H McDonald J H Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1371 of 4,686 | #551 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #20967 of 50,301 | #6041 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 640 | 966 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 58% |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •T H McDonald J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 56.0).
- •T H McDonald J H does better on math proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Loraine T Golbow El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Loraine T Golbow El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 72.7%).
- •Loraine T Golbow El does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.7).
- •T H McDonald J H is the larger school with 966 students compared with 640.
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 Loraine T Golbow El better than T H McDonald J H?
On the Success Index (US), T H McDonald J H ranks higher (57.4 vs 56.0 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 Loraine T Golbow El and T H McDonald J H?
About 304 m in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loraine T Golbow El: 640. T H McDonald J H: 966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loraine T Golbow El and T H McDonald J H rank in Texas?
Loraine T Golbow El is 1371st of 4,686 and T H McDonald J H is 551st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).