McReynolds Middle vs Pugh El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 619 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McReynolds Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
297 students
Pugh El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students
| Measure | McReynolds Middle Houston, Texas | Pugh El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1477 of 1,684 | #3043 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12321 of 15,369 | #34123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 297 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pugh El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 27.9).
- •Pugh El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Pugh El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Pugh El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 98%).
- •McReynolds Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.2).
- •McReynolds Middle is the larger school with 297 students compared with 256.
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 McReynolds Middle better than Pugh El?
On the Success Index (US), Pugh El ranks higher (36.8 vs 27.9 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 McReynolds Middle and Pugh El?
About 619 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McReynolds Middle: 297. Pugh El: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McReynolds Middle and Pugh El rank in Texas?
McReynolds Middle is 1477th of 1,684 and Pugh El is 3043rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).