Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad vs Preston Hollow El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
Preston Hollow El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad Dallas, Texas | Preston Hollow El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1395 of 1,684 | #2025 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11635 of 15,369 | #26845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 808 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preston Hollow El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 31.4).
- •Preston Hollow El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Preston Hollow El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Preston Hollow El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 90.8%).
- •Preston Hollow El does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.5).
- •Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad is the larger school with 808 students compared with 402.
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 Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad better than Preston Hollow El?
On the Success Index (US), Preston Hollow El ranks higher (47.5 vs 31.4 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 Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad and Preston Hollow El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad: 808. Preston Hollow El: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad and Preston Hollow El rank in Texas?
Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad is 1395th of 1,684 and Preston Hollow El is 2025th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).