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#4443 of 8,552 schools in TX
Bens Branch EL
Elementary School · New Caney ISD · Porter, TX
A New Caney ISD elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
24160 BRIAR BERRY LN, Porter, TX 77365
- Math 40% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bens Branch EL score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bens Branch EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,093
Median home value
$261,200
Median rent
$1,381/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77365; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua 1:9 Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Porter Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Sorters Mill ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 847 | Compare → |
| Porter ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 804 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Caney ISD
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #5 of 19
- District spending per student
- $11,683NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bens Branch EL is listed in NEW CANEY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bens Branch EL
Bens Branch EL is a public elementary school in Porter, TX, part of New Caney ISD, serving approximately 775 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,443 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bens Branch EL
What grades does Bens Branch EL serve?
Bens Branch EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bens Branch EL?
Bens Branch EL has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bens Branch EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Bens Branch EL is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bens Branch EL rank in TX?
Bens Branch EL ranks #4,443 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Bens Branch EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Bens Branch EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bens Branch EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bens Branch EL has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bens Branch EL a charter school?
No, Bens Branch EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bens Branch EL a Title I school?
No, Bens Branch EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bens Branch EL?
53.4% of students at Bens Branch EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 775
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (281) 577-8700
- Area population (ZIP 77365)
- 43,025
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77365; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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