Bens Branch El vs Porter El
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.
Bens Branch El
Porter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
812 students
Porter El
Porter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
931 students
| Measure | Bens Branch El Porter, Texas | Porter El Porter, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1697 of 4,686 | #4058 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #23883 of 50,301 | #41288 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 812 | 931 |
| Enrollment | 812 | 931 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 34% |
| city | Porter | Porter |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bens Branch El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 25.7).
- •Bens Branch El does better on math proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •Bens Branch El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Bens Branch El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 83.5%).
- •Porter El does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.2).
- •Porter El is the larger school with 931 students compared with 812.
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 Porter El?
On the Success Index (US), Bens Branch El ranks higher (51.8 vs 25.7 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 Porter El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Porter and Porter in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bens Branch El: 812. Porter El: 931. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bens Branch El and Porter El rank in Texas?
Bens Branch El is 1697th of 4,686 and Porter El is 4058th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).