Bell El vs Birdwell School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell El
Tyler · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
540 students
Birdwell School
Tyler · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
568 students
| Measure | Bell El Tyler, Texas | Birdwell School Tyler, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2401 of 4,686 | #2180 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29637 of 50,301 | #28135 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 540 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| city | Tyler | Tyler |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birdwell School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 43.4).
- •Birdwell School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Bell El does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 44%).
- •Birdwell School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.7% vs 90%).
- •Bell El does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.9).
- •Birdwell School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 540.
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 Bell El better than Birdwell School?
On the Success Index (US), Birdwell School ranks higher (45.6 vs 43.4 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 Bell El and Birdwell School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Tyler and Tyler in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell El: 540. Birdwell School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell El and Birdwell School rank in Texas?
Bell El is 2401st of 4,686 and Birdwell School is 2180th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).