Bebensee El vs Manara STEM Academy - Arlington
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bebensee El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
765 students
Manara STEM Academy - Arlington
Arlington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
271 students
| Measure | Bebensee El Arlington, Texas | Manara STEM Academy - Arlington Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3606 of 4,686 | #3560 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37855 of 50,301 | #37506 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 765 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.0 vs 31.6).
- •Bebensee El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Manara STEM Academy - Arlington does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Manara STEM Academy - Arlington does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.5% vs 86%).
- •Bebensee El does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.1).
- •Bebensee El is the larger school with 765 students compared with 271.
- •Bebensee El is a public school while Manara STEM Academy - Arlington is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bebensee El better than Manara STEM Academy - Arlington?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bebensee El and Manara STEM Academy - Arlington?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bebensee El: 765. Manara STEM Academy - Arlington: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bebensee El and Manara STEM Academy - Arlington rank in Texas?
Bebensee El is 3606th of 4,686 and Manara STEM Academy - Arlington is 3560th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).