Memorial Middle vs Shadow Oaks El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,236 students
Shadow Oaks El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Memorial Middle Houston, Texas | Shadow Oaks El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 1,684 | #4076 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #770 of 15,369 | #41408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,236 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 1,236 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 34% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 25.5).
- •Memorial Middle does better on math proficiency (88% vs 34%).
- •Memorial Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 27%).
- •Memorial Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 93%).
- •Shadow Oaks El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.9).
- •Memorial Middle is the larger school with 1,236 students compared with 487.
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 Memorial Middle better than Shadow Oaks El?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Middle ranks higher (84.9 vs 25.5 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 Memorial Middle and Shadow Oaks El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Middle: 1,236. Shadow Oaks El: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Middle and Shadow Oaks El rank in Texas?
Memorial Middle is 52nd of 1,684 and Shadow Oaks El is 4076th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).