Forest Brook High School was a high school located at 7525 Tidwell Road in Houston, Texas, United States. Serving grades 9 through 12, Forest Brook was a part of the North Forest Independent School District.
Serving 546 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 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Brook Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Forest Brook Middle School's student population of 546 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
546 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest Brook 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 Forest Brook Middle School is 0.50, which is less 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
#7863 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
41%
54%
Black
58%
13%
White
n/a
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Houston Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Brook Middle School's ranking?
Forest Brook Middle School is ranked #7863 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Forest Brook Middle School often compared to?
Forest Brook Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilliard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Forest Brook Middle School?
546 students attend Forest Brook Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Forest Brook Middle School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Brook Middle School?
Forest Brook Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Brook Middle School offer ?
Forest Brook Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Forest Brook Middle School part of?
Forest Brook Middle School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Forest Brook Middle School located?
Forest Brook Middle School is located in the East Little York And Homestead neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in East Little York And Homestead.
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