Birch El vs Southwood Valley El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 257 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
Southwood Valley El
College Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
656 students
| Measure | Birch El Longview, Texas | Southwood Valley El College Station, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2989 of 4,686 | #2397 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #33712 of 50,301 | #29623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 656 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| city | Longview | College Station |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwood Valley El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 37.4).
- •Birch El does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Southwood Valley El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Southwood Valley El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 69.1%).
- •Southwood Valley El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.6).
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 Southwood Valley El?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood Valley El ranks higher (43.5 vs 37.4 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 Southwood Valley El?
About 257 km in a straight line, between Longview and College Station in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch El: 656. Southwood Valley El: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch El and Southwood Valley El rank in Texas?
Birch El is 2989th of 4,686 and Southwood Valley El is 2397th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).