Summary:
This analysis examines three middle schools (Grades 6-8) located in the 77546 zip code of Friendswood, Texas, which are Friendswood J H, Westbrook Intermediate, and Brookside Intermediate.
For parents, the standout school for overall excellence is Friendswood J H, part of the top-ranked Friendswood Independent School District (Isd), which consistently earns a 5-star rating and ranks in the top 5% of Texas middle schools. However, Westbrook Intermediate is the rising star, having improved to the 96th percentile in 2025-2026—the highest current rank in the zip code—and boasts perfect proficiency in advanced courses like Algebra I and Biology. In contrast, Brookside Intermediate is the most challenged, with the lowest overall math proficiency (averaging 37.64%) and the highest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (42.11%), though it spends the most per student ($9,481).
Key takeaways include the "Algebra I Paradox" at Brookside Intermediate, where despite low general math scores, its Algebra I proficiency is the highest (97.14%), indicating a strong top tier of students. Spending does not correlate with performance, as Westbrook Intermediate spends the least ($8,041) but achieves the highest rank, while Brookside Intermediate spends the most with lower results. A notable district effect appears in Social Studies, where Westbrook Intermediate (Clear Creek ISD) scores 64.63% proficient versus 48.39% at Friendswood J H (Friendswood ISD). All three schools share a 0.0% dropout rate, a testament to the supportive environment in the 77546 area.
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