Herman E Utley Middle vs Howard Dobbs El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herman E Utley Middle
Rockwall · Public middle · Grades 7–8
968 students
Howard Dobbs El
Rockwall · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
565 students
| Measure | Herman E Utley Middle Rockwall, Texas | Howard Dobbs El Rockwall, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 1,684 | #1920 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3408 of 15,369 | #25953 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 968 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 968 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 51% |
| city | Rockwall | Rockwall |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herman E Utley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 48.8).
- •Herman E Utley Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 51%).
- •Herman E Utley Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 44%).
- •Herman E Utley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 52.4%).
- •Howard Dobbs El does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.0).
- •Herman E Utley Middle is the larger school with 968 students compared with 565.
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 Herman E Utley Middle better than Howard Dobbs El?
On the Success Index (US), Herman E Utley Middle ranks higher (69.7 vs 48.8 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 Herman E Utley Middle and Howard Dobbs El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rockwall and Rockwall in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herman E Utley Middle: 968. Howard Dobbs El: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herman E Utley Middle and Howard Dobbs El rank in Texas?
Herman E Utley Middle is 285th of 1,684 and Howard Dobbs El is 1920th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).