Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy vs Sampson-Howard El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy
Temple · Public other · Grades PK–PK
487 students
Sampson-Howard El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
611 students
| Measure | Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy Temple, Texas | Sampson-Howard El Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3927 of 4,686 |
| National rank | – | #40171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 487 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Temple | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sampson-Howard El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 86.4%).
- •Sampson-Howard El does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.5).
- •Sampson-Howard El is the larger school with 611 students compared with 487.
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 Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy better than Sampson-Howard El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy and Sampson-Howard El?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Temple and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy: 487. Sampson-Howard El: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy and Sampson-Howard El rank in Texas?
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy is unranked and Sampson-Howard El is 3927th of 4,686 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).