Berta S Palacios El vs Mary Branch El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 530 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berta S Palacios El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
Mary Branch El
Bryan · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
470 students
| Measure | Berta S Palacios El Pharr, Texas | Mary Branch El Bryan, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2792 of 4,686 | #3820 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32310 of 50,301 | #39409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 470 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Pharr | Bryan |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berta S Palacios El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 28.7).
- •Berta S Palacios El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Berta S Palacios El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Mary Branch El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Mary Branch El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.2).
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 Berta S Palacios El better than Mary Branch El?
On the Success Index (US), Berta S Palacios El ranks higher (39.4 vs 28.7 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 Berta S Palacios El and Mary Branch El?
About 530 km in a straight line, between Pharr and Bryan in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berta S Palacios El: 470. Mary Branch El: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berta S Palacios El and Mary Branch El rank in Texas?
Berta S Palacios El is 2792nd of 4,686 and Mary Branch El is 3820th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).