McDowell Middle vs Van Alstyne J H
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 517 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDowell Middle
Hondo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
403 students
Van Alstyne J H
Van Alstyne · Public middle · Grades 7–8
405 students
| Measure | McDowell Middle Hondo, Texas | Van Alstyne J H Van Alstyne, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #818 of 1,684 | #107 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8064 of 15,369 | #1401 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 403 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 69% |
| city | Hondo | Van Alstyne |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Alstyne J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 48.1).
- •Van Alstyne J H does better on math proficiency (69% vs 50%).
- •Van Alstyne J H does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Van Alstyne J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 67.2%).
- •McDowell Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.5).
- •Van Alstyne J H is the larger school with 405 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is McDowell Middle better than Van Alstyne J H?
On the Success Index (US), Van Alstyne J H ranks higher (80.6 vs 48.1 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 Van Alstyne J H?
About 517 km in a straight line, between Hondo and Van Alstyne in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDowell Middle: 403. Van Alstyne J H: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDowell Middle and Van Alstyne J H rank in Texas?
McDowell Middle is 818th of 1,684 and Van Alstyne J H is 107th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).