Bens Branch El vs Hill El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 242 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bens Branch El
Porter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
812 students
Hill El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
811 students
| Measure | Bens Branch El Porter, Texas | Hill El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1697 of 4,686 | #243 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #23883 of 50,301 | #3948 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 812 | 811 |
| Enrollment | 812 | 811 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 69% |
| city | Porter | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hill El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 51.8).
- •Hill El does better on math proficiency (69% vs 49%).
- •Hill El does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Hill El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 51.6%).
- •Hill El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.2).
- •Bens Branch El is the larger school with 812 students compared with 811.
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 Bens Branch El better than Hill El?
On the Success Index (US), Hill El ranks higher (81.9 vs 51.8 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 Bens Branch El and Hill El?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Porter and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bens Branch El: 812. Hill El: 811. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bens Branch El and Hill El rank in Texas?
Bens Branch El is 1697th of 4,686 and Hill El is 243rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).