Old Shell Road Magnet School vs SpencerWestlawn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Shell Road Magnet School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
SpencerWestlawn Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
| Measure | Old Shell Road Magnet School Mobile, Alabama | SpencerWestlawn Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 699 | #482 of 699 |
| National rank | #6900 of 50,301 | #34995 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 369 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 54% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Shell Road Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 35.5).
- •Old Shell Road Magnet School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 54%).
- •Old Shell Road Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 38%).
- •Old Shell Road Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 90.2%).
- •Old Shell Road Magnet School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.8).
- •SpencerWestlawn Elementary School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 369.
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 Old Shell Road Magnet School better than SpencerWestlawn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Old Shell Road Magnet School ranks higher (76.7 vs 35.5 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 Old Shell Road Magnet School and SpencerWestlawn Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Shell Road Magnet School: 369. SpencerWestlawn Elementary School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Shell Road Magnet School and SpencerWestlawn Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Old Shell Road Magnet School is 47th of 699 and SpencerWestlawn Elementary School is 482nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).