George Dawson Middle vs Old Union El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Dawson Middle
Southlake · Public middle · Grades 7–8
569 students
Old Union El
Southlake · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
458 students
| Measure | George Dawson Middle Southlake, Texas | Old Union El Southlake, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #20 of 1,684 | #1 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #481 of 15,369 | #65 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 569 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 569 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 97.5% |
| city | Southlake | Southlake |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Union El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.7 vs 87.8).
- •Old Union El does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 93%).
- •Old Union El does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 91%).
- •Old Union El does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.8).
- •George Dawson Middle is the larger school with 569 students compared with 458.
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 George Dawson Middle better than Old Union El?
On the Success Index (US), Old Union El ranks higher (95.7 vs 87.8 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 George Dawson Middle and Old Union El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Southlake and Southlake in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Dawson Middle: 569. Old Union El: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Dawson Middle and Old Union El rank in Texas?
George Dawson Middle is 20th of 1,684 and Old Union El is 1st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).