McGown El vs Smith Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McGown El
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,408 students
Smith Middle
Cypress · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,091 students
| Measure | McGown El Cypress, Texas | Smith Middle Cypress, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #720 of 4,686 | #81 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12370 of 50,301 | #1076 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,408 | 1,091 |
| Enrollment | 1,408 | 1,091 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.3% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 81% |
| Math proficiency | – | 86% |
| city | Cypress | Cypress |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 68.5).
- •McGown El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 21.1%).
- •McGown El does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.5).
- •McGown El is the larger school with 1,408 students compared with 1,091.
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 McGown El better than Smith Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Smith Middle ranks higher (82.8 vs 68.5 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 McGown El and Smith Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cypress and Cypress in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McGown El: 1,408. Smith Middle: 1,091. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McGown El and Smith Middle rank in Texas?
McGown El is 720th of 4,686 and Smith Middle is 81st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).