Dunbar Middle vs Jake Silbernagel El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Middle
Dickinson · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
558 students
Jake Silbernagel El
Dickinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
509 students
| Measure | Dunbar Middle Dickinson, Texas | Jake Silbernagel El Dickinson, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3549 of 4,686 | #2876 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37475 of 50,301 | #32888 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 558 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| city | Dickinson | Dickinson |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jake Silbernagel El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 31.6).
- •Jake Silbernagel El does better on math proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Jake Silbernagel El does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Dunbar Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 80.6%).
- •Dunbar Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.1).
- •Dunbar Middle is the larger school with 558 students compared with 509.
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 Middle better than Jake Silbernagel El?
On the Success Index (US), Jake Silbernagel El ranks higher (38.6 vs 31.6 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 Middle and Jake Silbernagel El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dickinson and Dickinson in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Middle: 558. Jake Silbernagel El: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Middle and Jake Silbernagel El rank in Texas?
Dunbar Middle is 3549th of 4,686 and Jake Silbernagel El is 2876th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).