Bush El vs West Briar Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 250 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bush El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
703 students
West Briar Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
994 students
| Measure | Bush El Houston, Texas | West Briar Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 4,686 | #651 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #4470 of 50,301 | #6912 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 703 | 994 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 994 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 57% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bush El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 53.5).
- •Bush El does better on math proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Bush El does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 55%).
- •Bush El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 69%).
- •West Briar Middle does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.0).
- •West Briar Middle is the larger school with 994 students compared with 703.
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 Bush El better than West Briar Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bush El ranks higher (80.9 vs 53.5 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 Bush El and West Briar Middle?
About 250 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush El: 703. West Briar Middle: 994. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush El and West Briar Middle rank in Texas?
Bush El is 274th of 4,686 and West Briar Middle is 651st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).