Forest Trail El vs Valley View El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 225 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Trail El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
Valley View El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students
| Measure | Forest Trail El Austin, Texas | Valley View El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2 of 4,686 | #271 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #74 of 50,301 | #4457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 500 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 67% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Trail El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.3 vs 81.0).
- •Forest Trail El does better on math proficiency (84% vs 67%).
- •Forest Trail El does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 66%).
- •Valley View El does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.1).
- •Forest Trail El is the larger school with 500 students compared with 272.
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 Forest Trail El better than Valley View El?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Trail El ranks higher (95.3 vs 81.0 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 Forest Trail El and Valley View El?
About 225 m in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Trail El: 500. Valley View El: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Trail El and Valley View El rank in Texas?
Forest Trail El is 2nd of 4,686 and Valley View El is 271st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).