Cross El vs DR Don Woolley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cross El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
803 students
DR Don Woolley Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,037 students
| Measure | Cross El Mesquite, Texas | DR Don Woolley Middle Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3806 of 4,686 | #1460 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #39315 of 50,301 | #12141 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 803 | 1,037 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 1,037 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (28.8 vs 28.8).
- •DR Don Woolley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 81.9%).
- •Cross El does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.5).
- •DR Don Woolley Middle is the larger school with 1,037 students compared with 803.
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 Cross El better than DR Don Woolley Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cross El and DR Don Woolley Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cross El: 803. DR Don Woolley Middle: 1,037. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cross El and DR Don Woolley Middle rank in Texas?
Cross El is 3806th of 4,686 and DR Don Woolley Middle is 1460th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).