Alderson El vs Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderson El
Lubbock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
| Measure | Alderson El Lubbock, Texas | Dunbar College Preparatory Academy Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4168 of 4,686 | #1513 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #42157 of 50,301 | #12666 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 435 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Lubbock | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunbar College Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 24.2).
- •Alderson El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Alderson El does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Dunbar College Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Dunbar College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.2).
- •Alderson El is the larger school with 435 students compared with 390.
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 Alderson El better than Dunbar College Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dunbar College Preparatory Academy ranks higher (26.0 vs 24.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alderson El and Dunbar College Preparatory Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alderson El: 435. Dunbar College Preparatory Academy: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alderson El and Dunbar College Preparatory Academy rank in Texas?
Alderson El is 4168th of 4,686 and Dunbar College Preparatory Academy is 1513th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).