Bear Branch El vs Deretchin El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 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
Deretchin El
The Woodlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,209 students
| Measure | Bear Branch El Magnolia, Texas | Deretchin El The Woodlands, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1034 of 4,686 | #170 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #16825 of 50,301 | #2885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 489 | 1,209 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 1,209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 81% |
| city | Magnolia | The Woodlands |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deretchin El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 61.9).
- •Deretchin El does better on math proficiency (81% vs 49%).
- •Deretchin El does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 51%).
- •Deretchin El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 29.4%).
- •Bear Branch El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.1).
- •Deretchin El is the larger school with 1,209 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 Deretchin El?
On the Success Index (US), Deretchin El ranks higher (84.0 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 Deretchin El?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Magnolia and The Woodlands in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Branch El: 489. Deretchin El: 1,209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Branch El and Deretchin El rank in Texas?
Bear Branch El is 1034th of 4,686 and Deretchin El is 170th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).