Mary Lou Dodson El vs Stark El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 44 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Lou Dodson El
Lavon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
Stark El
Farmers Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
| Measure | Mary Lou Dodson El Lavon, Texas | Stark El Farmers Branch, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2481 of 4,686 | #935 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30238 of 50,301 | #15483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 626 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 60% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Lavon | Farmers Branch |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stark El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 42.6).
- •Stark El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 58.9%).
- •Stark El does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.9).
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 Mary Lou Dodson El better than Stark El?
On the Success Index (US), Stark El ranks higher (64.0 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 Mary Lou Dodson El and Stark El?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Lavon and Farmers Branch in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary Lou Dodson El: 626. Stark El: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary Lou Dodson El and Stark El rank in Texas?
Mary Lou Dodson El is 2481st of 4,686 and Stark El is 935th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).