McDowell Middle vs Wills Point Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 479 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
Wills Point Middle
Wills Point · Public middle · Grades 5–6
404 students
| Measure | McDowell Middle Hondo, Texas | Wills Point Middle Wills Point, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #818 of 1,684 | #1318 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8064 of 15,369 | #11202 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 403 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 40% |
| city | Hondo | Wills Point |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDowell Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 33.5).
- •McDowell Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •McDowell Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •McDowell Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 70%).
- •McDowell Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.6).
- •Wills Point Middle is the larger school with 404 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 Wills Point Middle?
On the Success Index (US), McDowell Middle ranks higher (48.1 vs 33.5 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 Wills Point Middle?
About 479 km in a straight line, between Hondo and Wills Point in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDowell Middle: 403. Wills Point Middle: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDowell Middle and Wills Point Middle rank in Texas?
McDowell Middle is 818th of 1,684 and Wills Point Middle is 1318th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).