DR Don Woolley Middle vs Terry Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Don Woolley Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,037 students
Terry Middle
Mesquite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
780 students
| Measure | DR Don Woolley Middle Mesquite, Texas | Terry Middle Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1460 of 1,684 | #1337 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12141 of 15,369 | #11297 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,037 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 1,037 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terry Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 28.8).
- •DR Don Woolley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 83.7%).
- •Terry Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.5).
- •DR Don Woolley Middle is the larger school with 1,037 students compared with 780.
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 DR Don Woolley Middle better than Terry Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Terry Middle ranks higher (33.0 vs 28.8 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 DR Don Woolley Middle and Terry Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Don Woolley Middle: 1,037. Terry Middle: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Don Woolley Middle and Terry Middle rank in Texas?
DR Don Woolley Middle is 1460th of 1,684 and Terry Middle is 1337th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).