Berry El vs Thornton El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berry El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
727 students
Thornton El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
849 students
| Measure | Berry El Arlington, Texas | Thornton El Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4390 of 4,686 | #4358 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #44437 of 50,301 | #44137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 727 | 849 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 33% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.6 vs 21.2).
- •Berry El does better on math proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Thornton El does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Berry El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 93.5%).
- •Thornton El does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.2).
- •Thornton El is the larger school with 849 students compared with 727.
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 Berry El better than Thornton El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Berry El and Thornton El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berry El: 727. Thornton El: 849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berry El and Thornton El rank in Texas?
Berry El is 4390th of 4,686 and Thornton El is 4358th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).