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Dowell Middle School vs. Faubion Middle School

Should you attend Dowell Middle School or Faubion Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dowell Middle School
301 S E Rdg Rd
Mckinney, TX 75070
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Faubion Middle School
2000 Rollins St
Mckinney, TX 75069
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Dowell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Faubion Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,046 students in grades 6-8, Dowell Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,157 students in grades 6-8, Faubion Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,046 students
1,157 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dowell Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Faubion Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dowell Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Faubion Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
83 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dowell Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Faubion Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dowell Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mckinney Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Faubion Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mckinney Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1111 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#1954 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dowell Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Faubion Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 20% in TX)
57%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dowell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mckinney Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Faubion Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mckinney Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in TX)
56%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dowell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mckinney Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Faubion Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mckinney Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 10% in TX)
63%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dowell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mckinney Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Faubion Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mckinney Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dowell Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Faubion Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
310
385
Grade 7 Students
357
360
Grade 8 Students
379
412

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dowell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mckinney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Faubion Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mckinney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dowell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mckinney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Faubion Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mckinney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dowell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mckinney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Faubion Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mckinney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
53%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dowell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mckinney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Faubion Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mckinney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dowell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mckinney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Faubion Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mckinney Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dowell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mckinney Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Faubion Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mckinney Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dowell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mckinney Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Faubion Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mckinney Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dowell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mckinney Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Faubion Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mckinney Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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