Dr Jack Cockrill Middle School vs. Dowell Middle School
Should you attend Dr Jack Cockrill Middle School or Dowell 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
Top Rankings
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts 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 1,280 students in grades 6-8, Dr Jack Cockrill Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,076 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 15:1 is higher than 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
1,280 students
1,076 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#916 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1111 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
412
356
Grade 7 Students
427
357
Grade 8 Students
441
363
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
26%
% Black
17%
10%
% White
53%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
