Dunbar College Preparatory Academy vs Slaton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
Slaton Middle
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
321 students
| Measure | Dunbar College Preparatory Academy Lubbock, Texas | Slaton Middle Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1513 of 1,684 | #1626 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12666 of 15,369 | #13679 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 390 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Lubbock | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunbar College Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 20.6).
- •Dunbar College Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Dunbar College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Slaton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.6% vs 96.9%).
- •Dunbar College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.8).
- •Dunbar College Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 390 students compared with 321.
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 Dunbar College Preparatory Academy better than Slaton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dunbar College Preparatory Academy ranks higher (26.0 vs 20.6 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 Dunbar College Preparatory Academy and Slaton Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy: 390. Slaton Middle: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar College Preparatory Academy and Slaton Middle rank in Texas?
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy is 1513th of 1,684 and Slaton Middle is 1626th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).