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Forest Brook Middle School vs. Shadydale Elementary School

Should you attend Forest Brook Middle School or Shadydale Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Forest Brook Middle School
7525 Tidwell Rd
Houston, TX 77016
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Shadydale Elementary School
5905 Tidwell Rd
Houston, TX 77016
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Forest Brook Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

Shadydale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 605 students in grades 6-8, Forest Brook Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shadydale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-5
Total Students
605 students
604 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forest Brook Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shadydale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest Brook Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shadydale Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forest Brook Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shadydale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Forest Brook Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shadydale Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#7863 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#7529 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forest Brook Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shadydale Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
20%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Brook Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shadydale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Brook Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shadydale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Brook Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shadydale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Forest Brook Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Shadydale Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
84
Grade 1 Students
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111
Grade 2 Students
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98
Grade 3 Students
-
97
Grade 4 Students
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98
Grade 5 Students
-
116
Grade 6 Students
207
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Grade 7 Students
189
-
Grade 8 Students
209
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
39%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Forest Brook Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shadydale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
60%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Forest Brook Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shadydale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Forest Brook Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shadydale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Forest Brook Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shadydale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
0.49
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Forest Brook Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shadydale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Forest Brook Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shadydale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Forest Brook Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shadydale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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