Mead Middle vs Oleson El
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.
Mead Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
910 students
Oleson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
411 students
| Measure | Mead Middle Houston, Texas | Oleson El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1327 of 1,684 | #3442 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11233 of 15,369 | #36820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 910 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 910 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.3 vs 32.7).
- •Oleson El does better on math proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Mead Middle does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Mead Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 90.3%).
- •Mead Middle does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.7).
- •Mead Middle is the larger school with 910 students compared with 411.
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 Oleson El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mead Middle and Oleson El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mead Middle: 910. Oleson El: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mead Middle and Oleson El rank in Texas?
Mead Middle is 1327th of 1,684 and Oleson El is 3442nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).