ER Dickson Elementary School vs Mary B Austin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ER Dickson Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
967 students
Mary B Austin Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades K–5
506 students
| Measure | ER Dickson Elementary School Mobile, Alabama | Mary B Austin Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #464 of 699 | #352 of 699 |
| National rank | #33414 of 50,301 | #27624 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 967 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary B Austin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 37.8).
- •ER Dickson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Mary B Austin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Mary B Austin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.3% vs 74.6%).
- •ER Dickson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.1).
- •ER Dickson Elementary School is the larger school with 967 students compared with 506.
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 ER Dickson Elementary School better than Mary B Austin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary B Austin Elementary School ranks higher (46.4 vs 37.8 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 ER Dickson Elementary School and Mary B Austin Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ER Dickson Elementary School: 967. Mary B Austin Elementary School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ER Dickson Elementary School and Mary B Austin Elementary School rank in Alabama?
ER Dickson Elementary School is 464th of 699 and Mary B Austin Elementary School is 352nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).