Dawson El vs Lively Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawson El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
196 students
Lively Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
910 students
| Measure | Dawson El Austin, Texas | Lively Middle Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2312 of 4,686 | #697 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #29050 of 50,301 | #7284 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 196 | 910 |
| Enrollment | 196 | 910 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lively Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 44.3).
- •Lively Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Lively Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Lively Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 83.2%).
- •Dawson El does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.9).
- •Lively Middle is the larger school with 910 students compared with 196.
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 Dawson El better than Lively Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lively Middle ranks higher (51.6 vs 44.3 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 Dawson El and Lively Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawson El: 196. Lively Middle: 910. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawson El and Lively Middle rank in Texas?
Dawson El is 2312th of 4,686 and Lively Middle is 697th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).