DR Joseph A Fowler El vs Roy J Smith Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Joseph A Fowler El
Killeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
739 students
Roy J Smith Middle
Killeen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,135 students
| Measure | DR Joseph A Fowler El Killeen, Texas | Roy J Smith Middle Killeen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1952 of 4,686 | #838 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #26278 of 50,301 | #8174 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 739 | 1,135 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 1,135 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| city | Killeen | Killeen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.3 vs 47.6).
- •DR Joseph A Fowler El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Roy J Smith Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 64.4%).
- •DR Joseph A Fowler El does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.5).
- •Roy J Smith Middle is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 739.
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 Joseph A Fowler El better than Roy J Smith Middle?
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 DR Joseph A Fowler El and Roy J Smith Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Killeen and Killeen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Joseph A Fowler El: 739. Roy J Smith Middle: 1,135. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Joseph A Fowler El and Roy J Smith Middle rank in Texas?
DR Joseph A Fowler El is 1952nd of 4,686 and Roy J Smith Middle is 838th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).