Skyland Elementary School vs University Place Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Skyland Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
University Place Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
| Measure | Skyland Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | University Place Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #604 of 699 | #505 of 699 |
| National rank | #43812 of 50,301 | #37008 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 459 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Place Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 21.7).
- •University Place Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •University Place Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •University Place Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.3% vs 76.5%).
- •University Place Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.0).
- •University Place Elementary School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 459.
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 Skyland Elementary School better than University Place Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), University Place Elementary School ranks higher (32.4 vs 21.7 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 Skyland Elementary School and University Place Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Skyland Elementary School: 459. University Place Elementary School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Skyland Elementary School and University Place Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Skyland Elementary School is 604th of 699 and University Place Elementary School is 505th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).