DR Don Woolley Middle vs Thompson El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 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
Thompson El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
540 students
| Measure | DR Don Woolley Middle Mesquite, Texas | Thompson El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1460 of 1,684 | #3620 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12141 of 15,369 | #37983 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,037 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 1,037 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 35% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 28.8).
- •DR Don Woolley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 84.4%).
- •Thompson El does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.5).
- •DR Don Woolley Middle is the larger school with 1,037 students compared with 540.
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 Thompson El?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson El ranks higher (30.9 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 Thompson El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Don Woolley Middle: 1,037. Thompson El: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Don Woolley Middle and Thompson El rank in Texas?
DR Don Woolley Middle is 1460th of 1,684 and Thompson El is 3620th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).