Dolores McClatchey El vs Shields El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dolores McClatchey El
Ovilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students
Shields El
Glenn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students
| Measure | Dolores McClatchey El Ovilla, Texas | Shields El Glenn Heights, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #494 of 4,686 | #2088 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8438 of 50,301 | #27320 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 605 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 45% |
| city | Ovilla | Glenn Heights |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dolores McClatchey El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 46.8).
- •Dolores McClatchey El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Dolores McClatchey El does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Dolores McClatchey El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 59.2%).
- •Dolores McClatchey El does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.4).
- •Shields El is the larger school with 625 students compared with 605.
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 Dolores McClatchey El better than Shields El?
On the Success Index (US), Dolores McClatchey El ranks higher (74.2 vs 46.8 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 Dolores McClatchey El and Shields El?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Ovilla and Glenn Heights in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dolores McClatchey El: 605. Shields El: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dolores McClatchey El and Shields El rank in Texas?
Dolores McClatchey El is 494th of 4,686 and Shields El is 2088th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).