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Madison High School vs. Bellaire High School

Should you attend Madison High School or Bellaire High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Madison High School
13719 Whiteheather
Houston, TX 77045
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Bellaire High School
5100 Maple
Bellaire, TX 77401
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 1,855 students in grades 9-12, Madison High 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 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,161 students in grades 9-12, Bellaire High School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,855 students
3,161 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Madison High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bellaire High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Madison High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bellaire High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
179 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Madison High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bellaire High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Madison High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bellaire High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#7819 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#3072 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Madison High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bellaire High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
41%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Madison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellaire High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Madison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellaire High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Madison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellaire High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
74%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
93%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Madison High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bellaire High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Madison High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bellaire High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
569
1006
Grade 10 Students
427
769
Grade 11 Students
478
793
Grade 12 Students
381
593

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Madison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bellaire High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
63%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Madison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bellaire High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
35%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Madison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bellaire High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Madison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bellaire High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Madison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bellaire High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.49
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Madison High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bellaire High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Madison High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bellaire High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Madison High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bellaire High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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