Briscoe El vs Edison Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briscoe El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
177 students
Edison Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
| Measure | Briscoe El Houston, Texas | Edison Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3654 of 4,686 | #1555 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #38249 of 50,301 | #13043 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 177 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briscoe El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 23.9).
- •Briscoe El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Briscoe El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Briscoe El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 99.7%).
- •Briscoe El does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.5).
- •Edison Middle is the larger school with 388 students compared with 177.
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 Briscoe El better than Edison Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Briscoe El ranks higher (30.4 vs 23.9 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 Briscoe El and Edison Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briscoe El: 177. Edison Middle: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briscoe El and Edison Middle rank in Texas?
Briscoe El is 3654th of 4,686 and Edison Middle is 1555th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).