Bear Branch El vs Bear Branch J H
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Branch El
Magnolia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
489 students
Bear Branch J H
Magnolia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,119 students
| Measure | Bear Branch El Magnolia, Texas | Bear Branch J H Magnolia, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1034 of 4,686 | #268 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #16825 of 50,301 | #3208 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 489 | 1,119 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 1,119 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 63% |
| city | Magnolia | Magnolia |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Branch J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 61.9).
- •Bear Branch J H does better on math proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Bear Branch J H does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Bear Branch El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 33.2%).
- •Bear Branch El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.7).
- •Bear Branch J H is the larger school with 1,119 students compared with 489.
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 Bear Branch J H?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Branch J H ranks higher (70.6 vs 61.9 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 Bear Branch El and Bear Branch J H?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Magnolia and Magnolia in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Branch El: 489. Bear Branch J H: 1,119. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Branch El and Bear Branch J H rank in Texas?
Bear Branch El is 1034th of 4,686 and Bear Branch J H is 268th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).