Harmony Science Academy - Garland vs Norma Dorsey El
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.
Harmony Science Academy - Garland
Garland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
759 students
Norma Dorsey El
Rowlett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
| Measure | Harmony Science Academy - Garland Garland, Texas | Norma Dorsey El Rowlett, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2652 of 4,686 | #1516 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31455 of 50,301 | #22313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 759 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 56.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| city | Garland | Rowlett |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norma Dorsey El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 40.7).
- •Norma Dorsey El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Norma Dorsey El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Norma Dorsey El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 61.5%).
- •Norma Dorsey El does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.5).
- •Harmony Science Academy - Garland is the larger school with 759 students compared with 571.
- •Harmony Science Academy - Garland is a charter school while Norma Dorsey 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 Harmony Science Academy - Garland better than Norma Dorsey El?
On the Success Index (US), Norma Dorsey El ranks higher (54.1 vs 40.7 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 Harmony Science Academy - Garland and Norma Dorsey El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Garland and Rowlett in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harmony Science Academy - Garland: 759. Norma Dorsey El: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harmony Science Academy - Garland and Norma Dorsey El rank in Texas?
Harmony Science Academy - Garland is 2652nd of 4,686 and Norma Dorsey El is 1516th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).