Briargrove El vs Tanglewood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briargrove El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
871 students
Tanglewood Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
836 students
| Measure | Briargrove El Houston, Texas | Tanglewood Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1910 of 4,686 | #707 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #25865 of 50,301 | #7347 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 871 | 836 |
| Enrollment | 871 | 836 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 53% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tanglewood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 48.9).
- •Tanglewood Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Briargrove El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 65%).
- •Tanglewood Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.8).
- •Briargrove El is the larger school with 871 students compared with 836.
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 Briargrove El better than Tanglewood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Tanglewood Middle ranks higher (51.4 vs 48.9 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 Briargrove El and Tanglewood Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briargrove El: 871. Tanglewood Middle: 836. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briargrove El and Tanglewood Middle rank in Texas?
Briargrove El is 1910th of 4,686 and Tanglewood Middle is 707th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).