Bettye Myers Middle vs Lake Dallas Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bettye Myers Middle
Shady Shores · Public middle · Grades 6–8
827 students
Lake Dallas Middle
Lake Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
843 students
| Measure | Bettye Myers Middle Shady Shores, Texas | Lake Dallas Middle Lake Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #783 of 1,684 | #471 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7865 of 15,369 | #5182 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 827 | 843 |
| Enrollment | 827 | 843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Shady Shores | Lake Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Dallas Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 48.9).
- •Lake Dallas Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Lake Dallas Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Lake Dallas Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 62%).
- •Bettye Myers Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •Lake Dallas Middle is the larger school with 843 students compared with 827.
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 Bettye Myers Middle better than Lake Dallas Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Dallas Middle ranks higher (61.3 vs 48.9 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 Bettye Myers Middle and Lake Dallas Middle?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Shady Shores and Lake Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bettye Myers Middle: 827. Lake Dallas Middle: 843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bettye Myers Middle and Lake Dallas Middle rank in Texas?
Bettye Myers Middle is 783rd of 1,684 and Lake Dallas Middle is 471st of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).