Bens Branch El
Porter, TX · New Caney ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
2,072nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 53%▼ Declining
24160 BRIAR BERRY LN, Porter, TX 77365
(281)577-8700NCES ID 483240011438Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 368 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 775 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2006, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.2% | 46.7% | ▼ 10.5 pts | |
| White | 35.4% | 36.8% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.7% | 9.2% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 3.6% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 3.5% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.1% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2006. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $311K in zip 77365 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.