Dolores McClatchey El vs Walnut Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.1 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
Walnut Grove Middle
Midlothian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,012 students
| Measure | Dolores McClatchey El Ovilla, Texas | Walnut Grove Middle Midlothian, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #494 of 4,686 | #274 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8438 of 50,301 | #3269 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 605 | 1,012 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 1,012 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Ovilla | Midlothian |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dolores McClatchey El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 70.4).
- •Dolores McClatchey El does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Walnut Grove Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 16.4%).
- •Dolores McClatchey El does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.8).
- •Walnut Grove Middle is the larger school with 1,012 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 Walnut Grove Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dolores McClatchey El ranks higher (74.2 vs 70.4 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 Walnut Grove Middle?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Ovilla and Midlothian in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dolores McClatchey El: 605. Walnut Grove Middle: 1,012. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dolores McClatchey El and Walnut Grove Middle rank in Texas?
Dolores McClatchey El is 494th of 4,686 and Walnut Grove Middle is 274th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).