Bens Branch El
Porter, TX · New Caney ISD · Grades PK-5
2,072nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 53%▼ Declining
Bens Branch El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bens Branch El 2,072nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 53% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2019 to 53th in 2025 — declining.
Bens Branch El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 368 students tested
Bens Branch El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 775 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.1% | 46.7% | ▼ 9.4 pts | |
| White | 36.0% | 36.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 3.8% | 9.2% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.8% | 3.6% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 3.5% | ▲ 2.4 pts |
Homes near Bens Branch El
Typical home value $311K in zip 77365 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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Elementary schools near Bens Branch El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Sorters Mill ElNew Caney ISD · 1.3 mi away2,789th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 39% - 4Porter ElNew Caney ISD · 1.4 mi away2,735th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 36% - 5Brookwood Forest ElNew Caney ISD · 1.5 mi away2,509th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 39% - 6Valley Ranch ElNew Caney ISD · 2 mi away1,828th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 50% - 2Oakley ElNew Caney ISD · 2.6 mi away3,963rd of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 24% - 5Kings Manor ElNew Caney ISD · 2.7 mi away2,244th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 45% - 4Robert Crippen ElNew Caney ISD · 3.2 mi away2,790th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 38% - 7Woodland Hills ElHumble ISD · 3.5 mi away1,485th of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bens Branch El in?
Bens Branch El is part of the New Caney ISD district in Porter, Texas.
Is Bens Branch El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bens Branch El 2,072nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 53% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Bens Branch El?
Hispanic 47%, White 37%, Black 9%, Asian 4% (775 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bens Branch El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77365 is $311K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.