Oakley El vs Valley Ranch El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakley El
New Caney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
816 students
Valley Ranch El
Porter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
790 students
| Measure | Oakley El New Caney, Texas | Valley Ranch El Porter, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3727 of 4,686 | #2346 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38887 of 50,301 | #29235 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 816 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 45% |
| city | New Caney | Porter |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Ranch El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 29.5).
- •Valley Ranch El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Valley Ranch El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Valley Ranch El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 88%).
- •Oakley El does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.2).
- •Oakley El is the larger school with 816 students compared with 790.
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 Oakley El better than Valley Ranch El?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Ranch El ranks higher (44.1 vs 29.5 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 Oakley El and Valley Ranch El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between New Caney and Porter in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakley El: 816. Valley Ranch El: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakley El and Valley Ranch El rank in Texas?
Oakley El is 3727th of 4,686 and Valley Ranch El is 2346th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).