Burns Middle School vs Meadowlake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burns Middle School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
Meadowlake Elementary
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
| Measure | Burns Middle School Mobile, Alabama | Meadowlake Elementary Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 263 | #443 of 699 |
| National rank | #13391 of 15,369 | #31601 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 568 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 40% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowlake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 22.1).
- •Meadowlake Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 21%).
- •Meadowlake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 29%).
- •Meadowlake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 76.2%).
- •Burns Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.7).
- •Burns Middle School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 373.
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 Burns Middle School better than Meadowlake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowlake Elementary ranks higher (40.5 vs 22.1 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 Burns Middle School and Meadowlake Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns Middle School: 568. Meadowlake Elementary: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns Middle School and Meadowlake Elementary rank in Alabama?
Burns Middle School is 209th of 263 and Meadowlake Elementary is 443rd of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).