Faubion Middle School vs. Dowell Middle School
Should I attend Faubion Middle School or Dowell 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
Faubion Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Dowell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,310 students
1,067 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1415 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#643 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
63%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
402
345
Grade 7 Students
485
362
Grade 8 Students
423
360
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
37%
27%
% Black
15%
11%
% White
40%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
