Pine Valley Middle vs Valley Ranch El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 485 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Valley Middle
Porter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
741 students
Valley Ranch El
Porter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
790 students
| Measure | Pine Valley Middle Porter, Texas | Valley Ranch El Porter, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #950 of 1,684 | #2346 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8991 of 15,369 | #29235 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 741 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 45% |
| city | Porter | Porter |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.8 vs 44.1).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Valley Ranch El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Valley Ranch El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 76.8%).
- •Pine Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •Valley Ranch El is the larger school with 790 students compared with 741.
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 Pine Valley Middle better than Valley Ranch El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pine Valley Middle and Valley Ranch El?
About 485 m in a straight line, between Porter and Porter in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Valley Middle: 741. Valley Ranch El: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Valley Middle and Valley Ranch El rank in Texas?
Pine Valley Middle is 950th of 1,684 and Valley Ranch El is 2346th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).