Bens Branch El vs Pine Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 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
Pine Valley Middle
Porter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
741 students
| Measure | Bens Branch El Porter, Texas | Pine Valley Middle Porter, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1697 of 4,686 | #950 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #23883 of 50,301 | #8991 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 812 | 741 |
| Enrollment | 812 | 741 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 53% |
| city | Porter | Porter |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bens Branch El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 43.8).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Bens Branch El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Bens Branch El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 76.8%).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.2).
- •Bens Branch El is the larger school with 812 students compared with 741.
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 Pine Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bens Branch El ranks higher (51.8 vs 43.8 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 Pine Valley Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Porter and Porter in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bens Branch El: 812. Pine Valley Middle: 741. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bens Branch El and Pine Valley Middle rank in Texas?
Bens Branch El is 1697th of 4,686 and Pine Valley Middle is 950th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).