Morningside El vs STEM Academy at Griffin Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 728 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morningside El
The Colony · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
338 students
STEM Academy at Griffin Middle
The Colony · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
| Measure | Morningside El The Colony, Texas | STEM Academy at Griffin Middle The Colony, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #590 of 4,686 | #572 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10139 of 50,301 | #6225 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 338 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | The Colony | The Colony |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morningside El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 56.6).
- •Morningside El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Morningside El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Morningside El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 52.9%).
- •Morningside El does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.9).
- •STEM Academy at Griffin Middle is the larger school with 697 students compared with 338.
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 Morningside El better than STEM Academy at Griffin Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Morningside El ranks higher (71.7 vs 56.6 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 Morningside El and STEM Academy at Griffin Middle?
About 728 m in a straight line, between The Colony and The Colony in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morningside El: 338. STEM Academy at Griffin Middle: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morningside El and STEM Academy at Griffin Middle rank in Texas?
Morningside El is 590th of 4,686 and STEM Academy at Griffin Middle is 572nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).