Northbrook Middle vs Terrace El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northbrook Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
508 students
Terrace El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
| Measure | Northbrook Middle Houston, Texas | Terrace El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1349 of 1,684 | #3519 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11380 of 15,369 | #37311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 508 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.6 vs 31.9).
- •Northbrook Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Terrace El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Terrace El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 96.9%).
- •Northbrook Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.1).
- •Northbrook Middle is the larger school with 508 students compared with 457.
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 Northbrook Middle better than Terrace El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Northbrook Middle and Terrace El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northbrook Middle: 508. Terrace El: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northbrook Middle and Terrace El rank in Texas?
Northbrook Middle is 1349th of 1,684 and Terrace El is 3519th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).