Bland El vs Derry El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 800 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bland El
Celeste · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
Derry El
Port Isabel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
| Measure | Bland El Celeste, Texas | Derry El Port Isabel, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #823 of 4,686 | #2219 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13876 of 50,301 | #28379 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 392 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 54% |
| city | Celeste | Port Isabel |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bland El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 45.3).
- •Bland El does better on math proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Bland El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Bland El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75% vs 85.2%).
- •Bland El does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.5).
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 Bland El better than Derry El?
On the Success Index (US), Bland El ranks higher (66.3 vs 45.3 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 Bland El and Derry El?
About 800 km in a straight line, between Celeste and Port Isabel in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bland El: 392. Derry El: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bland El and Derry El rank in Texas?
Bland El is 823rd of 4,686 and Derry El is 2219th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).