Dowell Middle vs Glen Oaks El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 823 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
Glen Oaks El
McKinney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
478 students
| Measure | Dowell Middle McKinney, Texas | Glen Oaks El McKinney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #73 of 1,684 | #139 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #998 of 15,369 | #2514 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 995 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 73% |
| city | McKinney | McKinney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Oaks El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 83.2).
- •Dowell Middle does better on math proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Glen Oaks El does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Glen Oaks El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9% vs 22.4%).
- •Dowell Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.9).
- •Dowell Middle is the larger school with 995 students compared with 478.
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 Glen Oaks El?
On the Success Index (US), Glen Oaks El ranks higher (84.8 vs 83.2 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 Glen Oaks El?
About 823 m in a straight line, between McKinney and McKinney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowell Middle: 995. Glen Oaks El: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowell Middle and Glen Oaks El rank in Texas?
Dowell Middle is 73rd of 1,684 and Glen Oaks El is 139th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).