Meyerland Middle vs Red El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 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
Red El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
| Measure | Meyerland Middle Houston, Texas | Red El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #659 of 1,684 | #1343 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6958 of 15,369 | #20549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,166 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 1,166 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 55% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Red El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 53.2).
- •Red El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Red El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Meyerland Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 67.4%).
- •Red El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.8).
- •Meyerland Middle is the larger school with 1,166 students compared with 530.
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 Red El?
On the Success Index (US), Red El ranks higher (56.6 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 Red El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meyerland Middle: 1,166. Red El: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meyerland Middle and Red El rank in Texas?
Meyerland Middle is 659th of 1,684 and Red El is 1343rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).