Golden Rule Southwest vs McWhorter El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Rule Southwest
Dallas · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
214 students
McWhorter El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
| Measure | Golden Rule Southwest Dallas, Texas | McWhorter El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2318 of 4,686 | #3315 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29062 of 50,301 | #35989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 214 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 39% |
| city | Dallas | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Rule Southwest scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 33.9).
- •Golden Rule Southwest does better on math proficiency (67% vs 39%).
- •McWhorter El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 96.7%).
- •McWhorter El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
- •McWhorter El is the larger school with 501 students compared with 214.
- •Golden Rule Southwest is a charter school while McWhorter El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Golden Rule Southwest better than McWhorter El?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Rule Southwest ranks higher (44.3 vs 33.9 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 Golden Rule Southwest and McWhorter El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Rule Southwest: 214. McWhorter El: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Rule Southwest and McWhorter El rank in Texas?
Golden Rule Southwest is 2318th of 4,686 and McWhorter El is 3315th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).