Acceleration Preparatory Academy vs ER Dickson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acceleration Preparatory Academy
Mobile · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
322 students
ER Dickson Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
967 students
| Measure | Acceleration Preparatory Academy Mobile, Alabama | ER Dickson Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 263 | #464 of 699 |
| National rank | #13560 of 15,369 | #33414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 322 | 967 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 967 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | – | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 40% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ER Dickson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 21.3).
- •ER Dickson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.6% vs 83.5%).
- •ER Dickson Elementary School is the larger school with 967 students compared with 322.
- •Acceleration Preparatory Academy is a charter school while ER Dickson Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Acceleration Preparatory Academy better than ER Dickson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), ER Dickson Elementary School ranks higher (37.8 vs 21.3 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 Acceleration Preparatory Academy and ER Dickson Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acceleration Preparatory Academy: 322. ER Dickson Elementary School: 967. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acceleration Preparatory Academy and ER Dickson Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Acceleration Preparatory Academy is 211th of 263 and ER Dickson Elementary School is 464th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).