Armstrong Middle vs Dooley El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armstrong Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
Dooley El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
303 students
| Measure | Armstrong Middle Plano, Texas | Dooley El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #800 of 1,684 | #1103 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7963 of 15,369 | #17852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 490 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dooley El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 48.5).
- •Armstrong Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Dooley El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Dooley El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 82%).
- •Dooley El does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 10.9).
- •Armstrong Middle is the larger school with 490 students compared with 303.
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 Armstrong Middle better than Dooley El?
On the Success Index (US), Dooley El ranks higher (60.5 vs 48.5 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 Armstrong Middle and Dooley El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong Middle: 490. Dooley El: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong Middle and Dooley El rank in Texas?
Armstrong Middle is 800th of 1,684 and Dooley El is 1103rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).