Bens Branch Elementary
Porter, TX 77365
Phone: (281) 577-8700
Fax: (281) 354-4296
District: New Caney Independent School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 810 students
Bens Branch Elementary, a public school located in Porter, TX, serves grades PK-5 in the New Caney Independent School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Bens Branch Elementary is a public school located in Porter, TX. 810 students attend Bens Branch Elementary.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 6/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) data from Texas Education Agency. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from Texas Education Agency. |
Posted: January 7, 2026
Their police offer got BEAT in court. I used my NFL money and showed them.
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Posted: November 5, 2025
Guess what they did? ? They took my childs IEP away at the end of kindergarten. DO NOT do what I did and approve of it. Do not let them be lazy. Put them to work. I would not recommend that school! My youngest son didnt learn one word. As soon as we move to New York, he is talking a little bit now.
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Posted: October 25, 2025
The teachers passion and attitude is great
I like the diversity and cultural adaptation
The kids feel safe studying at this facility
Admin personnel is kind and patient
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Posted: December 5, 2024
This school have no social support or family engagement. Administrators pick and choose! They do harsh punishment.
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Posted: April 21, 2023
Excellent school. My son loves Bens Branch. The teachers and kids are great.
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Posted: October 10, 2018
Posted: October 10, 2018
This is part of the peacemaker approach.
Posted: October 10, 2018
Posted: October 10, 2018
This is part of the peacemaker approach.
Posted: October 10, 2018
We're generally happy with how things are going. The new (2018) no homework policy keeps the kids happier though we worry about establishing a good (home)work ethic without it. The rezoning reduced crowding but also dropped the school out of Title I eligibility so some programs to help kids are operating with reduced budgets/availability. The teachers we work with are good at their jobs. The kids are getting a good education. The school is clean and safe.
Posted: October 10, 2018
The new (2018) no-homework policy in the district is a little worrying. We are working on reading each night per school guidance. Hope this works out, but I can't see sustaining a no homework policy past 5th grade.
Posted: May 20, 2016
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Posted: May 20, 2016
Overall we have been fairly pleased with this school, my kids are happy here and enjoy going to school everyday! I would like to see teachers communicate more with us parents, however, either by email or through Class Dojo app. Anxious to see Staar results for this year and averages!
Posted: December 4, 2014
We moved here from Tarkington ISD and LOVE this school. Everyone is nice the teachers take time with the students and the class size is small. Highly recommend!
Posted: August 31, 2014
OK school, nothing special. Teachers are OK. We have no real complaints, except for the bus system which is the worst in the history of the world...
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