Tanglewood Middle School serves 891 students in grades 6-8.
Tanglewood Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 891 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tanglewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tanglewood Middle School's student population of 891 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
891 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tanglewood Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Tanglewood Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3974 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
52%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
21%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tanglewood Middle School's ranking?
Tanglewood Middle School is ranked #3974 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tanglewood Middle School often compared to?
Tanglewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like T H Rogers School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Tanglewood Middle School?
891 students attend Tanglewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Tanglewood Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tanglewood Middle School?
Tanglewood Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tanglewood Middle School offer ?
Tanglewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tanglewood Middle School part of?
Tanglewood Middle School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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