Pope El vs Smith Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pope El
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
997 students
Smith Middle
Cypress · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,091 students
| Measure | Pope El Cypress, Texas | Smith Middle Cypress, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #97 of 4,686 | #81 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #1881 of 50,301 | #1076 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 997 | 1,091 |
| Enrollment | 997 | 1,091 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 86% |
| city | Cypress | Cypress |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pope El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 82.8).
- •Pope El does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •Pope El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 21.1%).
- •Pope El does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.5).
- •Smith Middle is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 997.
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 Pope El better than Smith Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pope El ranks higher (86.4 vs 82.8 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 Pope El and Smith Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Cypress and Cypress in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pope El: 997. Smith Middle: 1,091. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pope El and Smith Middle rank in Texas?
Pope El is 97th of 4,686 and Smith Middle is 81st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).