Matthys El vs Rick Schneider Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthys El
South Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
457 students
Rick Schneider Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
500 students
| Measure | Matthys El South Houston, Texas | Rick Schneider Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3478 of 4,686 | #1484 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #37047 of 50,301 | #12378 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 457 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 27% |
| city | South Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthys El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 27.6).
- •Matthys El does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Matthys El does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •Matthys El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 92.8%).
- •Rick Schneider Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.7).
- •Rick Schneider Middle is the larger school with 500 students compared with 457.
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 Matthys El better than Rick Schneider Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Matthys El ranks higher (32.3 vs 27.6 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 Matthys El and Rick Schneider Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between South Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthys El: 457. Rick Schneider Middle: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthys El and Rick Schneider Middle rank in Texas?
Matthys El is 3478th of 4,686 and Rick Schneider Middle is 1484th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).