Buckalew El vs Deretchin El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckalew El
The Woodlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
823 students
Deretchin El
The Woodlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
1,209 students
| Measure | Buckalew El The Woodlands, Texas | Deretchin El The Woodlands, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #209 of 4,686 | #170 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3374 of 50,301 | #2885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 823 | 1,209 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 81% |
| city | The Woodlands | The Woodlands |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deretchin El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 83.0).
- •Buckalew El does better on math proficiency (88% vs 81%).
- •Deretchin El does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Deretchin El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 18.1%).
- •Deretchin El does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.5).
- •Deretchin El is the larger school with 1,209 students compared with 823.
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 Buckalew El better than Deretchin El?
On the Success Index (US), Deretchin El ranks higher (84.0 vs 83.0 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 Buckalew El and Deretchin El?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between The Woodlands and The Woodlands in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckalew El: 823. Deretchin El: 1,209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckalew El and Deretchin El rank in Texas?
Buckalew El is 209th of 4,686 and Deretchin El is 170th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).