Buffalo Creek El vs Spring Woods Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 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
Spring Woods Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
778 students
| Measure | Buffalo Creek El Houston, Texas | Spring Woods Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4163 of 4,686 | #1608 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #42109 of 50,301 | #13473 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 741 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 29% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Creek El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 21.8).
- •Buffalo Creek El does better on math proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Buffalo Creek El does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Buffalo Creek El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 98.3%).
- •Spring Woods Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.3).
- •Spring Woods Middle is the larger school with 778 students compared with 741.
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 Spring Woods Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Creek El ranks higher (24.3 vs 21.8 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 Spring Woods Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Creek El: 741. Spring Woods Middle: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Creek El and Spring Woods Middle rank in Texas?
Buffalo Creek El is 4163rd of 4,686 and Spring Woods Middle is 1608th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).