Helena Intermediate School vs Meadow View Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helena Intermediate School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
955 students
Meadow View Elementary School
Alabaster · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
953 students
| Measure | Helena Intermediate School Helena, Alabama | Meadow View Elementary School Alabaster, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 699 | #186 of 699 |
| National rank | #15665 of 50,301 | #18591 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 955 | 953 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 953 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| city | Helena | Alabaster |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helena Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 59.4).
- •Meadow View Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Helena Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Helena Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 53.2%).
- •Meadow View Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.0).
- •Helena Intermediate School is the larger school with 955 students compared with 953.
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 Helena Intermediate School better than Meadow View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Helena Intermediate School ranks higher (63.7 vs 59.4 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 Helena Intermediate School and Meadow View Elementary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Helena and Alabaster in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helena Intermediate School: 955. Meadow View Elementary School: 953. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helena Intermediate School and Meadow View Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Helena Intermediate School is 135th of 699 and Meadow View Elementary School is 186th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).