Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy vs Scott El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.2 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
Scott El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students
| Measure | Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy Temple, Texas | Scott El Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #3740 of 4,686 |
| National rank | – | #38964 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 487 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 33% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Temple | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scott El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 86.4%).
- •Scott El does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.5).
- •Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy is the larger school with 487 students compared with 442.
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 Scott 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 Scott El?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Temple and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy: 487. Scott El: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy and Scott El rank in Texas?
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy is unranked and Scott El is 3740th of 4,686 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).