A. L. Mebane Middle School vs Alachua Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. L. Mebane Middle School
Alachua · Public middle · Grades 6–8
385 students
Alachua Elementary School
Alachua · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
323 students
| Measure | A. L. Mebane Middle School Alachua, Florida | Alachua Elementary School Alachua, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #346 of 563 | #1568 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7659 of 15,369 | #26785 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 385 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 50% |
| city | Alachua | Alachua |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A. L. Mebane Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 47.5).
- •Alachua Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •A. L. Mebane Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •A. L. Mebane Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 60.4%).
- •Alachua Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 20.3).
- •A. L. Mebane Middle School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 323.
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 A. L. Mebane Middle School better than Alachua Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), A. L. Mebane Middle School ranks higher (49.9 vs 47.5 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 A. L. Mebane Middle School and Alachua Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Alachua and Alachua in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. L. Mebane Middle School: 385. Alachua Elementary School: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. L. Mebane Middle School and Alachua Elementary School rank in Florida?
A. L. Mebane Middle School is 346th of 563 and Alachua Elementary School is 1568th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).