Friends for Life Middle vs Pin Oak Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 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
Pin Oak Middle
Bellaire · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,253 students
| Measure | Friends for Life Middle Houston, Texas | Pin Oak Middle Bellaire, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1585 of 1,684 | #202 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #13268 of 15,369 | #2485 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 226 | 1,253 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 1,253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 78% |
| city | Houston | Bellaire |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pin Oak Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 22.8).
- •Pin Oak Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 95.1%).
- •Friends for Life Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.6).
- •Pin Oak Middle is the larger school with 1,253 students compared with 226.
- •Friends for Life Middle is a charter school while Pin Oak Middle 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 Pin Oak Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pin Oak Middle ranks higher (74.3 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 Pin Oak Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Bellaire in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friends for Life Middle: 226. Pin Oak Middle: 1,253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friends for Life Middle and Pin Oak Middle rank in Texas?
Friends for Life Middle is 1585th of 1,684 and Pin Oak Middle is 202nd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).