Barbara Bennett El vs Meridiana El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Bennett El
Manvel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students
Meridiana El
Iowa Colony · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
794 students
| Measure | Barbara Bennett El Manvel, Texas | Meridiana El Iowa Colony, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #837 of 4,686 | #1814 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14014 of 50,301 | #24988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 333 | 794 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 794 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 43% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | Manvel | Iowa Colony |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barbara Bennett El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 50.3).
- •Meridiana El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 58.3%).
- •Barbara Bennett El does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 17.6).
- •Meridiana El is the larger school with 794 students compared with 333.
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 Barbara Bennett El better than Meridiana El?
On the Success Index (US), Barbara Bennett El ranks higher (66.1 vs 50.3 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 Barbara Bennett El and Meridiana El?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Manvel and Iowa Colony in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Bennett El: 333. Meridiana El: 794. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Bennett El and Meridiana El rank in Texas?
Barbara Bennett El is 837th of 4,686 and Meridiana El is 1814th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).