Bethany El vs Mathews El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethany El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
Mathews El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | Bethany El Plano, Texas | Mathews El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #242 of 4,686 | #8 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3935 of 50,301 | #261 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 266 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 12.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 89% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mathews El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.2 vs 81.9).
- •Mathews El does better on math proficiency (89% vs 68%).
- •Mathews El does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 66%).
- •Mathews El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 19.9%).
- •Bethany El does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.8).
- •Mathews El is the larger school with 460 students compared with 266.
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 Bethany El better than Mathews El?
On the Success Index (US), Mathews El ranks higher (93.2 vs 81.9 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 Bethany El and Mathews El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethany El: 266. Mathews El: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethany El and Mathews El rank in Texas?
Bethany El is 242nd of 4,686 and Mathews El is 8th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).