Bear Branch J H vs Buckalew El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Branch J H
Magnolia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,119 students
Buckalew El
The Woodlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
823 students
| Measure | Bear Branch J H Magnolia, Texas | Buckalew El The Woodlands, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #268 of 1,684 | #209 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3208 of 15,369 | #3374 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,119 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 1,119 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 88% |
| city | Magnolia | The Woodlands |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckalew El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 70.6).
- •Buckalew El does better on math proficiency (88% vs 63%).
- •Buckalew El does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 61%).
- •Buckalew El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.1% vs 33.2%).
- •Bear Branch J H does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.5).
- •Bear Branch J H is the larger school with 1,119 students compared with 823.
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 J H better than Buckalew El?
On the Success Index (US), Buckalew El ranks higher (83.0 vs 70.6 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 J H and Buckalew El?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Magnolia and The Woodlands in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Branch J H: 1,119. Buckalew El: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Branch J H and Buckalew El rank in Texas?
Bear Branch J H is 268th of 1,684 and Buckalew El is 209th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).