Bear Branch El vs Foster El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Branch El
Kingwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
623 students
Foster El
Kingwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Bear Branch El Kingwood, Texas | Foster El Kingwood, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #411 of 4,686 | #1425 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6978 of 50,301 | #21508 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 623 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 42% |
| city | Kingwood | Kingwood |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Branch El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 55.2).
- •Bear Branch El does better on math proficiency (70% vs 42%).
- •Bear Branch El does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Bear Branch El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 51.9%).
- •Foster El does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.6).
- •Bear Branch El is the larger school with 623 students compared with 343.
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 Bear Branch El better than Foster El?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Branch El ranks higher (76.5 vs 55.2 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 Bear Branch El and Foster El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Kingwood and Kingwood in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Branch El: 623. Foster El: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Branch El and Foster El rank in Texas?
Bear Branch El is 411th of 4,686 and Foster El is 1425th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).