Dunaway El vs Marvin Biomedical Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunaway El
Waxahachie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
525 students
Marvin Biomedical Academy
Waxahachie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
| Measure | Dunaway El Waxahachie, Texas | Marvin Biomedical Academy Waxahachie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2372 of 4,686 | #2309 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29445 of 50,301 | #29005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 525 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 50% |
| city | Waxahachie | Waxahachie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.7 vs 44.4).
- •Marvin Biomedical Academy does better on math proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Marvin Biomedical Academy does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Dunaway El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 68%).
- •Dunaway El does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.7).
- •Marvin Biomedical Academy is the larger school with 535 students compared with 525.
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 Dunaway El better than Marvin Biomedical Academy?
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 Dunaway El and Marvin Biomedical Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Waxahachie and Waxahachie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunaway El: 525. Marvin Biomedical Academy: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunaway El and Marvin Biomedical Academy rank in Texas?
Dunaway El is 2372nd of 4,686 and Marvin Biomedical Academy is 2309th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).