Dean and Mildred Bennett El vs Dowell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean and Mildred Bennett El
McKinney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
Dowell Middle
McKinney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
995 students
| Measure | Dean and Mildred Bennett El McKinney, Texas | Dowell Middle McKinney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #313 of 4,686 | #73 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #5172 of 50,301 | #998 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 425 | 995 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 995 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 78% |
| city | McKinney | McKinney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dowell Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 79.6).
- •Dowell Middle does better on math proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •Dowell Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Dean and Mildred Bennett El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 22.4%).
- •Dean and Mildred Bennett El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.2).
- •Dowell Middle is the larger school with 995 students compared with 425.
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 Dean and Mildred Bennett El better than Dowell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dowell Middle ranks higher (83.2 vs 79.6 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 Dean and Mildred Bennett El and Dowell Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between McKinney and McKinney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dean and Mildred Bennett El: 425. Dowell Middle: 995. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dean and Mildred Bennett El and Dowell Middle rank in Texas?
Dean and Mildred Bennett El is 313th of 4,686 and Dowell Middle is 73rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).