J W Williams Middle vs Mary Lou Dodson El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J W Williams Middle
Rockwall · Public middle · Grades 7–8
819 students
Mary Lou Dodson El
Lavon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
| Measure | J W Williams Middle Rockwall, Texas | Mary Lou Dodson El Lavon, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 1,684 | #2481 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1343 of 15,369 | #30238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 819 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 819 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | – |
| Math proficiency | 76% | – |
| city | Rockwall | Lavon |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J W Williams Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 42.6).
- •J W Williams Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 58.9%).
- •Mary Lou Dodson El does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.8).
- •J W Williams Middle is the larger school with 819 students compared with 626.
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 J W Williams Middle better than Mary Lou Dodson El?
On the Success Index (US), J W Williams Middle ranks higher (80.9 vs 42.6 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 J W Williams Middle and Mary Lou Dodson El?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Rockwall and Lavon in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J W Williams Middle: 819. Mary Lou Dodson El: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J W Williams Middle and Mary Lou Dodson El rank in Texas?
J W Williams Middle is 101st of 1,684 and Mary Lou Dodson El is 2481st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).