A. L. Mebane Middle School vs Alachua Learning Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 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 Learning Academy Elementary
Alachua · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
108 students
| Measure | A. L. Mebane Middle School Alachua, Florida | Alachua Learning Academy Elementary Alachua, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #346 of 563 | #368 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7659 of 15,369 | #5646 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 385 | 108 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 108 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 74.5% |
| city | Alachua | Alachua |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alachua Learning Academy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 49.9).
- •Alachua Learning Academy Elementary does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 48%).
- •Alachua Learning Academy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 50%).
- •Alachua Learning Academy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 50.1%).
- •Alachua Learning Academy Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.3).
- •A. L. Mebane Middle School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 108.
- •A. L. Mebane Middle School is a public school while Alachua Learning Academy Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Learning Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alachua Learning Academy Elementary ranks higher (78.8 vs 49.9 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 Learning Academy Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Alachua and Alachua in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. L. Mebane Middle School: 385. Alachua Learning Academy Elementary: 108. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. L. Mebane Middle School and Alachua Learning Academy Elementary rank in Florida?
A. L. Mebane Middle School is 346th of 563 and Alachua Learning Academy Elementary is 368th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).