Bess Brannen El vs Rasco Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bess Brannen El
Lake Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
747 students
Rasco Middle
Lake Jackson · Public middle · Grades 5–6
735 students
| Measure | Bess Brannen El Lake Jackson, Texas | Rasco Middle Lake Jackson, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #519 of 4,686 | #669 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8758 of 50,301 | #7046 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 747 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 47% |
| city | Lake Jackson | Lake Jackson |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bess Brannen El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 52.8).
- •Bess Brannen El does better on math proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Bess Brannen El does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Bess Brannen El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 46.8%).
- •Bess Brannen El does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.0).
- •Bess Brannen El is the larger school with 747 students compared with 735.
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 Bess Brannen El better than Rasco Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bess Brannen El ranks higher (73.7 vs 52.8 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 Bess Brannen El and Rasco Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Lake Jackson and Lake Jackson in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bess Brannen El: 747. Rasco Middle: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bess Brannen El and Rasco Middle rank in Texas?
Bess Brannen El is 519th of 4,686 and Rasco Middle is 669th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).