Dowell Middle vs Earl & Lottie Wolford El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowell Middle
McKinney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
995 students
Earl & Lottie Wolford El
McKinney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
| Measure | Dowell Middle McKinney, Texas | Earl & Lottie Wolford El McKinney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #73 of 1,684 | #171 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #998 of 15,369 | #2886 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 995 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 16.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 74% |
| city | McKinney | McKinney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.2 vs 84.0).
- •Dowell Middle does better on math proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •Earl & Lottie Wolford El does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Earl & Lottie Wolford El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 22.4%).
- •Earl & Lottie Wolford El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
- •Dowell Middle is the larger school with 995 students compared with 389.
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 Dowell Middle better than Earl & Lottie Wolford El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dowell Middle and Earl & Lottie Wolford El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between McKinney and McKinney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowell Middle: 995. Earl & Lottie Wolford El: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowell Middle and Earl & Lottie Wolford El rank in Texas?
Dowell Middle is 73rd of 1,684 and Earl & Lottie Wolford El is 171st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).