Brookside Int vs Eric Dahlstrom Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 270 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Int
Friendswood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
805 students
Eric Dahlstrom Middle
Buda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students
| Measure | Brookside Int Friendswood, Texas | Eric Dahlstrom Middle Buda, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #527 of 1,684 | #120 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #5811 of 15,369 | #1565 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 805 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 805 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 79% |
| city | Friendswood | Buda |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eric Dahlstrom Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 58.4).
- •Eric Dahlstrom Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 47%).
- •Eric Dahlstrom Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 49%).
- •Eric Dahlstrom Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 42.1%).
- •Brookside Int does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.4).
- •Brookside Int is the larger school with 805 students compared with 804.
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 Brookside Int better than Eric Dahlstrom Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Eric Dahlstrom Middle ranks higher (79.5 vs 58.4 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 Brookside Int and Eric Dahlstrom Middle?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Friendswood and Buda in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Int: 805. Eric Dahlstrom Middle: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Int and Eric Dahlstrom Middle rank in Texas?
Brookside Int is 527th of 1,684 and Eric Dahlstrom Middle is 120th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).