DR Ronald E McNair J H vs Shirley Dill Brothers El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Ronald E McNair J H
Pearland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,034 students
Shirley Dill Brothers El
Pearland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
665 students
| Measure | DR Ronald E McNair J H Pearland, Texas | Shirley Dill Brothers El Pearland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #280 of 1,684 | #455 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3317 of 15,369 | #7688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,034 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 19.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| city | Pearland | Pearland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shirley Dill Brothers El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 70.1).
- •Shirley Dill Brothers El does better on math proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Shirley Dill Brothers El does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Shirley Dill Brothers El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 26%).
- •Shirley Dill Brothers El does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.5).
- •DR Ronald E McNair J H is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 665.
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 Ronald E McNair J H better than Shirley Dill Brothers El?
On the Success Index (US), Shirley Dill Brothers El ranks higher (75.5 vs 70.1 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 Ronald E McNair J H and Shirley Dill Brothers El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pearland and Pearland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Ronald E McNair J H: 1,034. Shirley Dill Brothers El: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Ronald E McNair J H and Shirley Dill Brothers El rank in Texas?
DR Ronald E McNair J H is 280th of 1,684 and Shirley Dill Brothers El is 455th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).