Bear Branch Int vs Tom R Ellisor El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Branch Int
Magnolia · Public middle · Grades 5–6
1,082 students
Tom R Ellisor El
Magnolia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
569 students
| Measure | Bear Branch Int Magnolia, Texas | Tom R Ellisor El Magnolia, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #503 of 1,684 | #1887 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #5560 of 15,369 | #25719 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,082 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 38% |
| city | Magnolia | Magnolia |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Branch Int scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 49.2).
- •Bear Branch Int does better on math proficiency (56% vs 38%).
- •Bear Branch Int does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Tom R Ellisor El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 38%).
- •Tom R Ellisor El does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.7).
- •Bear Branch Int is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 569.
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 Int better than Tom R Ellisor El?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Branch Int ranks higher (59.6 vs 49.2 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 Int and Tom R Ellisor El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Magnolia and Magnolia in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Branch Int: 1,082. Tom R Ellisor El: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Branch Int and Tom R Ellisor El rank in Texas?
Bear Branch Int is 503rd of 1,684 and Tom R Ellisor El is 1887th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).