Melillo Middle vs South Belt El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 872 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melillo Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
612 students
South Belt El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
690 students
| Measure | Melillo Middle Houston, Texas | South Belt El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #560 of 1,684 | #1373 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6112 of 15,369 | #20989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 612 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.7% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 49% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melillo Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 56.0).
- •Melillo Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •South Belt El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 64.7%).
- •Melillo Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.1).
- •South Belt El is the larger school with 690 students compared with 612.
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 Melillo Middle better than South Belt El?
On the Success Index (US), Melillo Middle ranks higher (57.1 vs 56.0 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 Melillo Middle and South Belt El?
About 872 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melillo Middle: 612. South Belt El: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melillo Middle and South Belt El rank in Texas?
Melillo Middle is 560th of 1,684 and South Belt El is 1373rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).