Cherry El vs Van Vleck El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry El
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
432 students
Van Vleck El
Van Vleck · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Cherry El Bay City, Texas | Van Vleck El Van Vleck, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3704 of 4,686 | #1390 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38667 of 50,301 | #21119 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 432 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 67% |
| city | Bay City | Van Vleck |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Vleck El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 29.8).
- •Van Vleck El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 35%).
- •Van Vleck El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Van Vleck El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 75.2%).
- •Van Vleck El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.0).
- •Van Vleck El is the larger school with 447 students compared with 432.
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 Cherry El better than Van Vleck El?
On the Success Index (US), Van Vleck El ranks higher (55.8 vs 29.8 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 Cherry El and Van Vleck El?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Van Vleck in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry El: 432. Van Vleck El: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry El and Van Vleck El rank in Texas?
Cherry El is 3704th of 4,686 and Van Vleck El is 1390th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).