Calera Middle vs Meadow View Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calera Middle
Montevallo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
767 students
Meadow View Elementary School
Alabaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
953 students
| Measure | Calera Middle Montevallo, Alabama | Meadow View Elementary School Alabaster, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 263 | #186 of 699 |
| National rank | #9481 of 15,369 | #18591 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 767 | 953 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 953 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 67% |
| city | Montevallo | Alabaster |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow View Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 41.5).
- •Meadow View Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Meadow View Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Meadow View Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 62.5%).
- •Meadow View Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.0).
- •Meadow View Elementary School is the larger school with 953 students compared with 767.
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 Calera Middle better than Meadow View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow View Elementary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 41.5 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 Calera Middle and Meadow View Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Montevallo and Alabaster in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calera Middle: 767. Meadow View Elementary School: 953. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calera Middle and Meadow View Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Calera Middle is 141st of 263 and Meadow View Elementary School is 186th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).