Irondale Community School vs Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irondale Community School
Irondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
330 students
| Measure | Irondale Community School Irondale, Alabama | Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #553 of 699 | #257 of 263 |
| National rank | #40214 of 50,301 | #15152 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 435 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 12% |
| city | Irondale | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irondale Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 9.3).
- •Irondale Community School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Irondale Community School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 23%).
- •Irondale Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 87.9%).
- •Irondale Community School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 22.0).
- •Irondale Community School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 330.
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 Irondale Community School better than Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Irondale Community School ranks higher (27.3 vs 9.3 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 Irondale Community School and Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Irondale and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irondale Community School: 435. Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irondale Community School and Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School rank in Alabama?
Irondale Community School is 553rd of 699 and Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School is 257th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).