Meyerland Middle vs Parker El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meyerland Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,166 students
Parker El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
924 students
| Measure | Meyerland Middle Houston, Texas | Parker El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #659 of 1,684 | #874 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6958 of 15,369 | #14547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,166 | 924 |
| Enrollment | 1,166 | 924 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 64% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parker El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 53.2).
- •Parker El does better on math proficiency (64% vs 45%).
- •Parker El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Parker El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 51.8%).
- •Meyerland Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.8).
- •Meyerland Middle is the larger school with 1,166 students compared with 924.
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 Meyerland Middle better than Parker El?
On the Success Index (US), Parker El ranks higher (65.4 vs 53.2 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 Meyerland Middle and Parker El?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meyerland Middle: 1,166. Parker El: 924. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meyerland Middle and Parker El rank in Texas?
Meyerland Middle is 659th of 1,684 and Parker El is 874th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).