Daniel Webster El vs Zan Wesley Holmes JR Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel Webster El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Zan Wesley Holmes JR Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
570 students
| Measure | Daniel Webster El Dallas, Texas | Zan Wesley Holmes JR Middle Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4393 of 4,686 | #1487 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #44445 of 50,301 | #12426 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 395 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 39% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zan Wesley Holmes JR Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 20.6).
- •Zan Wesley Holmes JR Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Zan Wesley Holmes JR Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •Zan Wesley Holmes JR Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 97.5%).
- •Daniel Webster El does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.4).
- •Zan Wesley Holmes JR Middle is the larger school with 570 students compared with 395.
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 Daniel Webster El better than Zan Wesley Holmes JR Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Zan Wesley Holmes JR Middle ranks higher (27.4 vs 20.6 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 Daniel Webster El and Zan Wesley Holmes JR Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Webster El: 395. Zan Wesley Holmes JR Middle: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Webster El and Zan Wesley Holmes JR Middle rank in Texas?
Daniel Webster El is 4393rd of 4,686 and Zan Wesley Holmes JR Middle is 1487th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).