Denton Magnet School of Technology vs Kate Shepard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denton Magnet School of Technology
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
Kate Shepard Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
576 students
| Measure | Denton Magnet School of Technology Mobile, Alabama | Kate Shepard Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 263 | #512 of 699 |
| National rank | #7163 of 15,369 | #37421 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 334 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 75.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denton Magnet School of Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 31.7).
- •Denton Magnet School of Technology does better on math proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Denton Magnet School of Technology does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Denton Magnet School of Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 75.3%).
- •Kate Shepard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.9).
- •Kate Shepard Elementary School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 334.
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 Denton Magnet School of Technology better than Kate Shepard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Denton Magnet School of Technology ranks higher (52.1 vs 31.7 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 Denton Magnet School of Technology and Kate Shepard Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denton Magnet School of Technology: 334. Kate Shepard Elementary School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denton Magnet School of Technology and Kate Shepard Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Denton Magnet School of Technology is 87th of 263 and Kate Shepard Elementary School is 512th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).