Alief Middle vs Budewig Int
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alief Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
Budewig Int
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
1,054 students
| Measure | Alief Middle Houston, Texas | Budewig Int Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1448 of 1,684 | #1166 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12061 of 15,369 | #10270 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 821 | 1,054 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,054 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Budewig Int scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 29.2).
- •Budewig Int does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Budewig Int does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Budewig Int does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 89.2%).
- •Budewig Int does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.2).
- •Budewig Int is the larger school with 1,054 students compared with 821.
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 Alief Middle better than Budewig Int?
On the Success Index (US), Budewig Int ranks higher (38.0 vs 29.2 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 Alief Middle and Budewig Int?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alief Middle: 821. Budewig Int: 1,054. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alief Middle and Budewig Int rank in Texas?
Alief Middle is 1448th of 1,684 and Budewig Int is 1166th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).