Bay Colony El vs Dunbar Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Colony El
Dickinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
509 students
Dunbar Middle
Dickinson · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
558 students
| Measure | Bay Colony El Dickinson, Texas | Dunbar Middle Dickinson, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1185 of 4,686 | #3549 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #18822 of 50,301 | #37475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 509 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 32% |
| city | Dickinson | Dickinson |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bay Colony El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 31.6).
- •Bay Colony El does better on math proficiency (61% vs 32%).
- •Bay Colony El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 28%).
- •Bay Colony El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 72%).
- •Dunbar Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.5).
- •Dunbar Middle is the larger school with 558 students compared with 509.
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 Bay Colony El better than Dunbar Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bay Colony El ranks higher (59.0 vs 31.6 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 Bay Colony El and Dunbar Middle?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Dickinson and Dickinson in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Colony El: 509. Dunbar Middle: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Colony El and Dunbar Middle rank in Texas?
Bay Colony El is 1185th of 4,686 and Dunbar Middle is 3549th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).