Nelda Sullivan Middle vs Patterson El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelda Sullivan Middle
Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 5–6
479 students
Patterson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
811 students
| Measure | Nelda Sullivan Middle Pasadena, Texas | Patterson El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1382 of 1,684 | #3122 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11578 of 15,369 | #34644 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 479 | 811 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 811 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 53% |
| city | Pasadena | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patterson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 31.7).
- •Patterson El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •Patterson El does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Nelda Sullivan Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 94%).
- •Nelda Sullivan Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.9).
- •Patterson El is the larger school with 811 students compared with 479.
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 Nelda Sullivan Middle better than Patterson El?
On the Success Index (US), Patterson El ranks higher (36.0 vs 31.7 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 Nelda Sullivan Middle and Patterson El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nelda Sullivan Middle: 479. Patterson El: 811. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nelda Sullivan Middle and Patterson El rank in Texas?
Nelda Sullivan Middle is 1382nd of 1,684 and Patterson El is 3122nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).