Acceleration Preparatory Academy vs SpencerWestlawn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.1 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
SpencerWestlawn Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
| Measure | Acceleration Preparatory Academy Mobile, Alabama | SpencerWestlawn Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 263 | #482 of 699 |
| National rank | #13560 of 15,369 | #34995 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 322 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | – | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •SpencerWestlawn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 21.3).
- •Acceleration Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 90.2%).
- •SpencerWestlawn Elementary School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 322.
- •Acceleration Preparatory Academy is a charter school while SpencerWestlawn 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 SpencerWestlawn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), SpencerWestlawn Elementary School ranks higher (35.5 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 SpencerWestlawn Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acceleration Preparatory Academy: 322. SpencerWestlawn Elementary School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acceleration Preparatory Academy and SpencerWestlawn Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Acceleration Preparatory Academy is 211th of 263 and SpencerWestlawn Elementary School is 482nd of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).