Community Trails Middle vs Mary Lou Dodson El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 330 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Trails Middle
Lavon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
548 students
Mary Lou Dodson El
Lavon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
| Measure | Community Trails Middle Lavon, Texas | Mary Lou Dodson El Lavon, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1171 of 1,684 | #2481 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10303 of 15,369 | #30238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 548 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Lavon | Lavon |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Lou Dodson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 37.8).
- •Community Trails Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 58.9%).
- •Mary Lou Dodson El does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 20.3).
- •Mary Lou Dodson El is the larger school with 626 students compared with 548.
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 Community Trails Middle better than Mary Lou Dodson El?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Lou Dodson El ranks higher (42.6 vs 37.8 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 Community Trails Middle and Mary Lou Dodson El?
About 330 m in a straight line, between Lavon and Lavon in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Trails Middle: 548. Mary Lou Dodson El: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Trails Middle and Mary Lou Dodson El rank in Texas?
Community Trails Middle is 1171st of 1,684 and Mary Lou Dodson El is 2481st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).