Mount Carmel Academy vs Ortiz Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Carmel Academy
Houston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
194 students
Ortiz Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
772 students
| Measure | Mount Carmel Academy Houston, Texas | Ortiz Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1173 of 1,419 | #1495 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12324 of 16,910 | #12478 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 194 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 32.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Carmel Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 27.1).
- •Ortiz Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Mount Carmel Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 29%).
- •Mount Carmel Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 95.1%).
- •Ortiz Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 32.3).
- •Ortiz Middle is the larger school with 772 students compared with 194.
- •Mount Carmel Academy is a charter school while Ortiz Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mount Carmel Academy better than Ortiz Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Carmel Academy ranks higher (34.4 vs 27.1 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 Mount Carmel Academy and Ortiz Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Carmel Academy: 194. Ortiz Middle: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Carmel Academy and Ortiz Middle rank in Texas?
Mount Carmel Academy is 1173rd of 1,419 and Ortiz Middle is 1495th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).