Mead Middle vs North Central El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mead Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
910 students
North Central El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
863 students
| Measure | Mead Middle Houston, Texas | North Central El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1327 of 1,684 | #4479 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11233 of 15,369 | #45536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 910 | 863 |
| Enrollment | 910 | 863 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mead Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 18.9).
- •Mead Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 91.5%).
- •Mead Middle does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.6).
- •Mead Middle is the larger school with 910 students compared with 863.
- •Mead Middle is a public school while North Central El is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mead Middle better than North Central El?
On the Success Index (US), Mead Middle ranks higher (33.3 vs 18.9 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 Mead Middle and North Central El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mead Middle: 910. North Central El: 863. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mead Middle and North Central El rank in Texas?
Mead Middle is 1327th of 1,684 and North Central El is 4479th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).