Mahanay El vs O'donnell 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.
Mahanay El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
499 students
O'donnell Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,214 students
| Measure | Mahanay El Houston, Texas | O'donnell Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2615 of 4,686 | #961 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #31218 of 50,301 | #9064 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 499 | 1,214 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 1,214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •O'donnell Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 41.1).
- •O'donnell Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •O'donnell Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •O'donnell Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 90.4%).
- •Mahanay El does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.2).
- •O'donnell Middle is the larger school with 1,214 students compared with 499.
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 Mahanay El better than O'donnell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), O'donnell Middle ranks higher (43.5 vs 41.1 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 Mahanay El and O'donnell Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mahanay El: 499. O'donnell Middle: 1,214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mahanay El and O'donnell Middle rank in Texas?
Mahanay El is 2615th of 4,686 and O'donnell Middle is 961st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).