Serving 836 students in grades 6-8, Tanglewood 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grady Middle serves the west part of its school district in Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 8.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tanglewood Middle School's student population of 836 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
836 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tanglewood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tanglewood Middle School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4866 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #4866 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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, Hogg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tanglewood Middle School?
836 students attend Tanglewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Tanglewood Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% 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 17:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Tanglewood Middle School located?
Tanglewood Middle School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 23 other public schools located in Westside.
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