Norma Dorsey El vs Northlake El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norma Dorsey El
Rowlett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
Northlake El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
| Measure | Norma Dorsey El Rowlett, Texas | Northlake El Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1516 of 4,686 | #2506 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #22313 of 50,301 | #30433 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 571 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| city | Rowlett | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norma Dorsey El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 42.3).
- •Norma Dorsey El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Norma Dorsey El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 85.6%).
- •Norma Dorsey El does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.4).
- •Norma Dorsey El is the larger school with 571 students compared with 526.
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 Norma Dorsey El better than Northlake El?
On the Success Index (US), Norma Dorsey El ranks higher (54.1 vs 42.3 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 Norma Dorsey El and Northlake El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Rowlett and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norma Dorsey El: 571. Northlake El: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norma Dorsey El and Northlake El rank in Texas?
Norma Dorsey El is 1516th of 4,686 and Northlake El is 2506th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).