Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col vs Mary Branch El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col
Bryan · Charter elementary · Grades PK–7
149 students
Mary Branch El
Bryan · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
470 students
| Measure | Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col Bryan, Texas | Mary Branch El Bryan, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4522 of 4,686 | #3820 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #46102 of 50,301 | #39409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 149 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Bryan | Bryan |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Branch El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 17.9).
- •Mary Branch El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Mary Branch El does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Mary Branch El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 100%).
- •Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.7).
- •Mary Branch El is the larger school with 470 students compared with 149.
- •Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col is a charter school while Mary Branch El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col better than Mary Branch El?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Branch El ranks higher (28.7 vs 17.9 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 Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col and Mary Branch El?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Bryan and Bryan in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col: 149. Mary Branch El: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col and Mary Branch El rank in Texas?
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/Col is 4522nd of 4,686 and Mary Branch El is 3820th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).