Mandarin Immersion Magnet School vs Tanglewood 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.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
822 students
Tanglewood Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
836 students
| Measure | Mandarin Immersion Magnet School Houston, Texas | Tanglewood Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 4,686 | #707 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #3397 of 50,301 | #7347 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 822 | 836 |
| Enrollment | 822 | 836 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 53% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mandarin Immersion Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 51.4).
- •Mandarin Immersion Magnet School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 53%).
- •Mandarin Immersion Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 53%).
- •Mandarin Immersion Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 65%).
- •Tanglewood Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 17.9).
- •Tanglewood Middle is the larger school with 836 students compared with 822.
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 Mandarin Immersion Magnet School better than Tanglewood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mandarin Immersion Magnet School ranks higher (83.0 vs 51.4 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 Mandarin Immersion Magnet School and Tanglewood Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School: 822. Tanglewood Middle: 836. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mandarin Immersion Magnet School and Tanglewood Middle rank in Texas?
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School is 211th of 4,686 and Tanglewood Middle is 707th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).