Indian Springs Elementary School vs The Pathway
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Springs Elementary School
Eight Mile Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ5
305 students
The Pathway
Mobile Β· Public other Β· Grades PKβ10
396 students
| Measure | Indian Springs Elementary School Eight Mile, Alabama | The Pathway Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | β Not rated |
| State rank | #600 of 699 | β |
| National rank | #43529 of 50,301 | β |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PKβ5 | Grades PKβ10 |
| Students | 305 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 84.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 7.5% |
| city | Eight Mile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Indian Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- β’Indian Springs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- β’Indian Springs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 84.1%).
- β’The Pathway does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.9).
- β’The Pathway is the larger school with 396 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 Indian Springs Elementary School better than The Pathway?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Indian Springs Elementary School and The Pathway?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Eight Mile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Springs Elementary School: 305. The Pathway: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Springs Elementary School and The Pathway rank in Alabama?
Indian Springs Elementary School is 600th of 699 and The Pathway is unranked among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).