McKamy El vs Thompson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKamy El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
Thompson El
Carrollton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
| Measure | McKamy El Dallas, Texas | Thompson El Carrollton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3225 of 4,686 | #2178 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #35403 of 50,301 | #28123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 553 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 53% |
| city | Dallas | Carrollton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 34.8).
- •Thompson El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •Thompson El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Thompson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 75.4%).
- •Thompson El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.4).
- •McKamy El is the larger school with 553 students compared with 531.
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 McKamy El better than Thompson El?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson El ranks higher (45.7 vs 34.8 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 McKamy El and Thompson El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Carrollton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKamy El: 553. Thompson El: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKamy El and Thompson El rank in Texas?
McKamy El is 3225th of 4,686 and Thompson El is 2178th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).