Bonham Middle vs Dowling El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 840 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonham Middle
Odessa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
Dowling El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
712 students
| Measure | Bonham Middle Odessa, Texas | Dowling El Odessa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1645 of 1,684 | #4663 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13893 of 15,369 | #49023 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 835 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| city | Odessa | Odessa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bonham Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 11.5).
- •Bonham Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Bonham Middle does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •Bonham Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 87.9%).
- •Bonham Middle does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 24.6).
- •Bonham Middle is the larger school with 835 students compared with 712.
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 Bonham Middle better than Dowling El?
On the Success Index (US), Bonham Middle ranks higher (19.3 vs 11.5 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 Bonham Middle and Dowling El?
About 840 m in a straight line, between Odessa and Odessa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonham Middle: 835. Dowling El: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonham Middle and Dowling El rank in Texas?
Bonham Middle is 1645th of 1,684 and Dowling El is 4663rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).