Nottingham El vs Spring Forest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nottingham El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
746 students
Spring Forest Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
993 students
| Measure | Nottingham El Houston, Texas | Spring Forest Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #918 of 4,686 | #645 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #15195 of 50,301 | #6857 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 746 | 993 |
| Enrollment | 746 | 993 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.7% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nottingham El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 53.7).
- •Nottingham El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Nottingham El does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Nottingham El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 52.3%).
- •Spring Forest Middle does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.6).
- •Spring Forest Middle is the larger school with 993 students compared with 746.
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 Nottingham El better than Spring Forest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Nottingham El ranks higher (64.4 vs 53.7 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 Nottingham El and Spring Forest Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nottingham El: 746. Spring Forest Middle: 993. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nottingham El and Spring Forest Middle rank in Texas?
Nottingham El is 918th of 4,686 and Spring Forest Middle is 645th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).