CL Scarborough Model Middle School vs Indian Springs 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.
CL Scarborough Model Middle School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
Indian Springs Elementary School
Eight Mile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
| Measure | CL Scarborough Model Middle School Mobile, Alabama | Indian Springs Elementary School Eight Mile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 263 | #600 of 699 |
| National rank | #14194 of 15,369 | #43529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 641 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| city | Mobile | Eight Mile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.1 vs 17.4).
- •Indian Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Indian Springs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Indian Springs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 86.1%).
- •Indian Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.4).
- •CL Scarborough Model Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 305.
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 CL Scarborough Model Middle School better than Indian Springs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Springs Elementary School ranks higher (22.1 vs 17.4 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 CL Scarborough Model Middle School and Indian Springs Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Eight Mile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CL Scarborough Model Middle School: 641. Indian Springs Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CL Scarborough Model Middle School and Indian Springs Elementary School rank in Alabama?
CL Scarborough Model Middle School is 222nd of 263 and Indian Springs Elementary School is 600th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).