Birch El vs Parkway El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch El
Longview · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
656 students
Parkway El
Longview · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
674 students
| Measure | Birch El Longview, Texas | Parkway El Longview, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2989 of 4,686 | #3509 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #33712 of 50,301 | #37236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 656 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 41% |
| city | Longview | Longview |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birch El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 32.0).
- •Birch El does better on math proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Birch El does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Birch El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 75.8%).
- •Parkway El does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.6).
- •Parkway El is the larger school with 674 students compared with 656.
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 Birch El better than Parkway El?
On the Success Index (US), Birch El ranks higher (37.4 vs 32.0 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 Birch El and Parkway El?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Longview and Longview in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch El: 656. Parkway El: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch El and Parkway El rank in Texas?
Birch El is 2989th of 4,686 and Parkway El is 3509th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).