B B Owen El vs Norman-Sims El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 324 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B B Owen El
The Colony · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
Norman-Sims El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
| Measure | B B Owen El The Colony, Texas | Norman-Sims El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1611 of 4,686 | #2544 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #23154 of 50,301 | #30713 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 274 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | The Colony | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •B B Owen El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 41.9).
- •Norman-Sims El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •B B Owen El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •B B Owen El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 95.3%).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is B B Owen El better than Norman-Sims El?
On the Success Index (US), B B Owen El ranks higher (52.8 vs 41.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are B B Owen El and Norman-Sims El?
About 324 km in a straight line, between The Colony and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B B Owen El: 274. Norman-Sims El: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B B Owen El and Norman-Sims El rank in Texas?
B B Owen El is 1611th of 4,686 and Norman-Sims El is 2544th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).