Spring Forest Middle vs Thornwood El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 502 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spring Forest Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
993 students
Thornwood El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
| Measure | Spring Forest Middle Houston, Texas | Thornwood El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #645 of 1,684 | #4512 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6857 of 15,369 | #45987 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 993 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 993 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 26% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Forest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 18.2).
- •Spring Forest Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 26%).
- •Spring Forest Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Spring Forest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 89.5%).
- •Spring Forest Middle is the larger school with 993 students compared with 391.
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 Spring Forest Middle better than Thornwood El?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Forest Middle ranks higher (53.7 vs 18.2 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 Spring Forest Middle and Thornwood El?
About 502 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Spring Forest Middle: 993. Thornwood El: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Spring Forest Middle and Thornwood El rank in Texas?
Spring Forest Middle is 645th of 1,684 and Thornwood El is 4512th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).