Dowell Middle vs J B Wilmeth El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 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
J B Wilmeth El
McKinney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
| Measure | Dowell Middle McKinney, Texas | J B Wilmeth El McKinney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #73 of 1,684 | #226 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #998 of 15,369 | #3699 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 995 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 995 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 69% |
| city | McKinney | McKinney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.2 vs 82.4).
- •Dowell Middle does better on math proficiency (78% vs 69%).
- •J B Wilmeth El does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •J B Wilmeth El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 22.4%).
- •J B Wilmeth El does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.2).
- •Dowell Middle is the larger school with 995 students compared with 436.
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 J B Wilmeth 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 J B Wilmeth El?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between McKinney and McKinney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowell Middle: 995. J B Wilmeth El: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowell Middle and J B Wilmeth El rank in Texas?
Dowell Middle is 73rd of 1,684 and J B Wilmeth El is 226th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).