Tanglewood Middle

Summary:

Tanglewood Middle is a public middle school in Houston, Texas, serving 808 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tanglewood Middle has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (49.88%) and African American (19.31%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school's test scores are generally lower than state and district averages, particularly in mathematics, with only 21.61% of 6th graders proficient or better in STAAR/Mathematics in 2023-2024, compared to 37.1% statewide. Tanglewood Middle has also seen a significant increase in dropout rates, from 0.8% in 2018-2019 to 5.4% in 2020-2021, and a high percentage of students (62%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.5 is also higher than nearby schools.

While Tanglewood Middle's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Asian and White students generally performing better than African American and Hispanic students, the school's exceptional performance in Algebra I, with 74.47% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, is a bright spot. However, the school's overall performance lags behind nearby Lanier Middle and Pin Oak Middle, which are magnet schools with significantly higher test scores and rankings. Tanglewood Middle does perform better than some nearby charter schools, such as Discovery Middle and KIPP Sharpstown College Prep.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5215 San Felipe
       Houston, TX  77056-3504


(713) 625-1411

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1340th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,679 Help


Students who attend Tanglewood Middle usually attend:

High:    Wisdom High School

Feeder schools for Tanglewood Middle:

Elementary:    Briargrove Elementary
    Pilgrim Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  808

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.9%
African American:
19.3%
White:
19.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62% Help


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Compare Details Tanglewood Middle ranks worse than 56.8% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 15th among 42 ranked middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.77. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Tanglewood Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.9%), African American (19.3%), White (19.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tanglewood Middle is 16.5. 24 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tanglewood Middle is $8,679. 37 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tanglewood Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Tanglewood Middle 1340th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Tanglewood Middle in the ranking list.)

Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tanglewood Middle

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Rank History for all students at Tanglewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.49 750th 1573 52.3%
2005 63.44 558th 1582 64.7%
2006 55.23 792nd 1585 50.0%
2007 47.12 1029th 1684 38.9%
2008 44.39 1136th 1718 33.9%
2009 43.18 1201st 1763 31.9%
2010 63.32 631st 1803 65.0%
2011 75.99 222nd 1895 88.3%
2012 72.20 440th 1951 77.4%
2013 55.74 895th 1973 54.6%
2014 71.18 487th 1987 75.5%
2015 68.05 588th 2043 71.2%
2016 59.68 833rd 1987 58.1%
2017 53.55 803rd 2027 60.4%
2018 60.00 655th 2080 68.5%
2019 60.48 694th 2193 68.4%
2021 45.04 1155th 2252 48.7%
2022 46.05 1128th 2254 50.0%
2023 32.65 1638th 2330 29.7%
2024 41.77 1340th 2361 43.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tanglewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.28 376th 720 47.8%
2019 57.71 283rd 753 62.4%
2022 52.07 349th 813 57.1%
2023 29.86 623rd 817 23.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tanglewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.18 508th 1376 63.1%
2019 35.51 955th 1445 33.9%
2021 38.16 974th 1592 38.8%
2022 30.42 1252nd 1643 23.8%
2023 27.36 1368th 1720 20.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tanglewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.60 815th 1597 49.0%
2019 40.35 881st 1626 45.8%
2021 47.64 670th 1712 60.9%
2022 47.62 715th 1757 59.3%
2023 50.95 655th 1815 63.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tanglewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.79 487th 2039 76.1%
2019 63.23 552nd 2073 73.4%
2021 50.32 946th 2172 56.4%
2022 46.34 1111th 2220 50.0%
2023 32.31 1634th 2251 27.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Tanglewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.62 771st 2008 61.6%
2019 55.95 785th 2047 61.7%
2021 40.98 1240th 2151 42.4%
2022 45.94 1114th 2221 49.8%
2023 33.20 1596th 2241 28.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tanglewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.50 843rd 1430 41.0%
2019 48.75 935th 1446 35.3%
2021 36.68 1108th 1501 26.2%
2022 41.23 1068th 1488 28.2%
2023 37.77 1125th 1481 24.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Tanglewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.11 358th 2008 82.2%
2019 46.58 974th 2058 52.7%
2021 34.56 1454th 2118 31.4%
2022 45.93 1030th 2182 52.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Tanglewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.29 608th 2030 70.0%
2019 62.30 611th 2069 70.5%
2021 48.97 1009th 2168 53.5%
2022 44.88 1148th 2228 48.5%
2023 31.84 1589th 2245 29.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Tanglewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.21 416th 587 29.1%
2019 39.20 416th 594 30.0%
2021 19.45 530th 589 10.0%
2022 22.16 532nd 606 12.2%
2023 31.83 495th 616 19.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Tanglewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.66 202nd 1167 82.7%
2019 73.25 217th 1193 81.8%
2021 45.85 569th 1213 53.1%
2022 47.12 564th 1251 54.9%
2023 31.18 901st 1273 29.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tanglewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.19 746th 1895 60.6%
2019 50.47 860th 1935 55.6%
2021 44.17 1081st 2043 47.1%
2022 46.80 1025th 2077 50.6%
2023 30.97 1571st 2116 25.8%
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Rank History for White students at Tanglewood Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.55 572nd 1673 65.8%
2019 71.13 389th 1684 76.9%
2021 52.38 747th 1700 56.1%
2022 46.78 927th 1723 46.2%
2023 39.05 1150th 1749 34.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Tanglewood Middle Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Tanglewood Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 60 21 1 106 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1994 131 57 3 201 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1995 209 78 10 305 1 n/a n/a 0 603
1996 209 78 10 305 1 n/a n/a 0 603
1997 221 78 7 270 1 n/a n/a 0 577
1998 250 86 15 251 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1999 227 72 18 272 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2000 199 67 15 306 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2001 166 68 19 293 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2002 178 69 25 331 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2003 178 69 25 331 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2004 157 72 28 328 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2005 153 65 30 317 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2006 138 90 27 328 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2007 106 108 26 304 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2008 94 91 31 269 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2009 106 107 34 216 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2010 123 110 32 205 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2011 115 100 31 225 3 1 7 0 482
2012 122 91 35 256 4 2 8 0 518
2013 138 90 29 256 2 1 11 0 527
2014 154 78 41 271 2 1 11 0 558
2015 169 91 54 252 0 2 9 0 577
2016 171 89 54 300 1 2 19 0 636
2017 181 129 63 361 2 2 20 0 758
2018 196 133 58 409 4 5 24 0 829
2019 173 138 50 449 6 1 29 0 846
2020 183 121 77 459 4 1 25 0 870
2021 188 137 72 464 2 1 27 0 891
2022 176 156 74 432 4 1 26 0 869
2023 155 156 60 403 3 4 27 0 808

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tanglewood Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 188 10.0 18.8 51.1
1994 392 21.1 18.6 48.2
1995 603 37.7 16.0 46.1
1996 603 37.7 16.0 46.1
1997 577 39.5 14.6 37.4
1998 602 31.0 19.4 31.6
1999 589 31.6 18.6 42.4
2000 587 32.0 18.3 46.7
2001 547 28.5 19.2 52.3
2002 603 35.9 16.8 52.9
2003 603 35.9 16.8 52.9
2004 585 35.1 16.7 56.4
2005 565 30.8 18.3 58.9
2006 583 30.0 19.4 67.8
2007 544 32.5 16.7 56.4
2008 485 32.0 15.2 52.4
2009 463 31.0 14.9 52.1
2010 471 31.0 15.1 45
2011 482 31.0 15.5 43.8
2012 518 27.5 18.7 40.3
2013 527 28.6 18.4 55.6
2014 558 30.6 18.1 51.6
2015 577 31.0 18.6 48.5
2016 636 37.0 17.1 53
2017 758 44.0 17.2 55.8
2018 829 48.2 17.1 59.5
2019 846 47.0 18.0 59.1
2020 870 47.0 18.5 53.6
2021 891 49.9 17.8 62.2
2022 869 48.8 17.7 58.5
2023 808 48.8 16.5 62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tanglewood Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 188 10.0 18.8 51.1
1994 392 21.1 18.6 48.2
1995 603 37.7 16.0 46.1
1996 603 37.7 16.0 46.1
1997 577 39.5 14.6 37.4
1998 602 31.0 19.4 31.6
1999 589 31.6 18.6 42.4
2000 587 32.0 18.3 46.7
2001 547 28.5 19.2 52.3
2002 603 35.9 16.8 52.9
2003 603 35.9 16.8 52.9
2004 585 35.1 16.7 56.4
2005 565 30.8 18.3 58.9
2006 583 30.0 19.4 67.8
2007 544 32.5 16.7 56.4
2008 485 32.0 15.2 52.4
2009 463 31.0 14.9 52.1
2010 471 31.0 15.1 45
2011 482 31.0 15.5 43.8
2012 518 27.5 18.7 40.3
2013 527 28.6 18.4 55.6
2014 558 30.6 18.1 51.6
2015 577 31.0 18.6 48.5
2016 636 37.0 17.1 53
2017 758 44.0 17.2 55.8
2018 829 48.2 17.1 59.5
2019 846 47.0 18.0 59.1
2020 870 47.0 18.5 53.6
2021 891 49.9 17.8 62.2
2022 869 48.8 17.7 58.5
2023 808 48.8 16.5 62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tanglewood Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,338 (16.7%) $6,657 (83.3%) $7,995
2020 $1,657 (18.8%) $7,161 (81.2%) $8,819
2021 $987 (11.4%) $7,692 (88.6%) $8,679

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tanglewood Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 694th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1638th of 2330 Middle schools
 38.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Tanglewood Middle)3934
 5%
   6th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3142
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tanglewood Middle)4720
 27%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Tanglewood Middle)5348
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4445
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tanglewood Middle)4627
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Tanglewood Middle)6454
 10%
   8th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4747
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tanglewood Middle)5525
 30%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4528
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Tanglewood Middle)4530
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3934
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tanglewood Middle)2923
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Tanglewood Middle)10095
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5034
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students846808
 4.5%
African American138156
 13%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian5060
 20%
Hispanic449403
 10.2%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White173155
 10.4%
Two or More Races2927
 6.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.1%62%
 2.9%


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Students at Tanglewood Middle are 50% Hispanic, 19% African American, 19% White, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Tanglewood Middle usually go on to attend Wisdom High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 808 students attended Tanglewood Middle.

Tanglewood Middle ranks 1340th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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