TANGLEWOOD MIDDLE

www.houstonisd.org

808 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Tanglewood Middle School, located in the Uptown/Galleria area of Houston at 5215 San Felipe, is a prominent campus within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). As a Vanguard neighborhood school, it is highly regarded for its specialized academic programs, most notably its Gifted and Talented (G/T) offerings. The school is known for fostering a rigorous learning environment that emphasizes advanced coursework, critical thinking, and college preparation, drawing students from both its immediate zoned neighborhood and the broader district through its magnet program.

Beyond its academic focus, Tanglewood Middle School is recognized for its diverse student body and a commitment to providing a well-rounded middle school experience. The campus offers various extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs, which are designed to support student development outside of the classroom. Situated in a central location, the school plays a vital role in the community by providing a bridge between elementary education and high school, maintaining a reputation for high standards and consistent performance within the HISD framework.

808

Total Students

48.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TANGLEWOOD MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	403
Black	156
Asian	60
Two or More	27
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
403 (49.9 %)
Black
156 (19.3 %)
White
155 (19.2 %)
Asian
60 (7.4 %)
Two or More
27 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)625-1411
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	808
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	541
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 258

Grade 7 268

Grade 8 282