Reading Jh vs William Velasquez El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Reading Jh
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,603 students
William Velasquez El
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
| Measure | Reading Jh Richmond, Texas | William Velasquez El Richmond, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 1,684 | #1868 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2567 of 15,369 | #25480 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,603 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 1,603 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 50% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reading Jh scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 49.6).
- •Reading Jh does better on math proficiency (71% vs 50%).
- •Reading Jh does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 48%).
- •Reading Jh does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 51.3%).
- •William Velasquez El does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.8).
- •Reading Jh is the larger school with 1,603 students compared with 493.
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 Reading Jh better than William Velasquez El?
On the Success Index (US), Reading Jh ranks higher (73.9 vs 49.6 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 Reading Jh and William Velasquez El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Reading Jh: 1,603. William Velasquez El: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Reading Jh and William Velasquez El rank in Texas?
Reading Jh is 212th of 1,684 and William Velasquez El is 1868th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).