Buffalo Creek El vs Northbrook 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.
Buffalo Creek El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
741 students
Northbrook Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
508 students
| Measure | Buffalo Creek El Houston, Texas | Northbrook Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4163 of 4,686 | #1349 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #42109 of 50,301 | #11380 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 741 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 39% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northbrook Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 24.3).
- •Northbrook Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Buffalo Creek El does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •Northbrook Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.3).
- •Buffalo Creek El is the larger school with 741 students compared with 508.
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 Buffalo Creek El better than Northbrook Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Northbrook Middle ranks higher (32.6 vs 24.3 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 Buffalo Creek El and Northbrook Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Creek El: 741. Northbrook Middle: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Creek El and Northbrook Middle rank in Texas?
Buffalo Creek El is 4163rd of 4,686 and Northbrook Middle is 1349th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).