McDowell Middle vs Meyer El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 189 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDowell Middle
Hondo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
403 students
Meyer El
Hondo · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
431 students
| Measure | McDowell Middle Hondo, Texas | Meyer El Hondo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #818 of 1,684 | #3027 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8064 of 15,369 | #33989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 403 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 50% | – |
| city | Hondo | Hondo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDowell Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 37.0).
- •Meyer El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 67.2%).
- •McDowell Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.2).
- •Meyer El is the larger school with 431 students compared with 403.
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 McDowell Middle better than Meyer El?
On the Success Index (US), McDowell Middle ranks higher (48.1 vs 37.0 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 McDowell Middle and Meyer El?
About 189 m in a straight line, between Hondo and Hondo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDowell Middle: 403. Meyer El: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDowell Middle and Meyer El rank in Texas?
McDowell Middle is 818th of 1,684 and Meyer El is 3027th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).