Dowell Middle School vs. Faubion Middle School
Should I attend Dowell Middle School or Faubion Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dowell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Faubion Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,067 students in grades 6-8, Dowell Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,310 students in grades 6-8, Faubion 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 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,067 students
1,310 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#643 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#1415 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
345
402
Grade 7 Students
362
485
Grade 8 Students
360
423
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
27%
37%
% Black
11%
15%
% White
54%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
