Friends for Life Middle vs Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friends for Life Middle
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
226 students
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
822 students
| Measure | Friends for Life Middle Houston, Texas | Mandarin Immersion Magnet School Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1585 of 1,684 | #211 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13268 of 15,369 | #3397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 226 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 81% |
| Math proficiency | – | 88% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mandarin Immersion Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 22.8).
- •Mandarin Immersion Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 95.1%).
- •Friends for Life Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.9).
- •Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is the larger school with 822 students compared with 226.
- •Friends for Life Middle is a charter school while Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Friends for Life Middle better than Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Mandarin Immersion Magnet School ranks higher (83.0 vs 22.8 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 Friends for Life Middle and Mandarin Immersion Magnet School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friends for Life Middle: 226. Mandarin Immersion Magnet School: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friends for Life Middle and Mandarin Immersion Magnet School rank in Texas?
Friends for Life Middle is 1585th of 1,684 and Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is 211th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).