Dowell Middle vs Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 641 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowell Middle
McKinney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
995 students
Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El
McKinney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
| Measure | Dowell Middle McKinney, Texas | Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El McKinney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #73 of 1,684 | #679 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #998 of 15,369 | #11789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 995 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 60% |
| city | McKinney | McKinney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dowell Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 69.3).
- •Dowell Middle does better on math proficiency (78% vs 60%).
- •Dowell Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Dowell Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 31.4%).
- •Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.2).
- •Dowell Middle is the larger school with 995 students compared with 433.
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 Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El?
On the Success Index (US), Dowell Middle ranks higher (83.2 vs 69.3 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 Dowell Middle and Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El?
About 641 m in a straight line, between McKinney and McKinney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowell Middle: 995. Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowell Middle and Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El rank in Texas?
Dowell Middle is 73rd of 1,684 and Gary and Bobbye Jack Minshew El is 679th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).