Rick Schneider Middle vs South Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rick Schneider Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
500 students
South Houston El
So Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
422 students
| Measure | Rick Schneider Middle Houston, Texas | South Houston El So Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1484 of 1,684 | #4005 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12378 of 15,369 | #40808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 500 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| city | Houston | So Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rick Schneider Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 26.4).
- •South Houston El does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •South Houston El does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •Rick Schneider Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 94.5%).
- •Rick Schneider Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.4).
- •Rick Schneider Middle is the larger school with 500 students compared with 422.
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 Rick Schneider Middle better than South Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Rick Schneider Middle ranks higher (27.6 vs 26.4 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 Rick Schneider Middle and South Houston El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and So Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rick Schneider Middle: 500. South Houston El: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rick Schneider Middle and South Houston El rank in Texas?
Rick Schneider Middle is 1484th of 1,684 and South Houston El is 4005th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).