A. L. Mebane Middle School vs East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 188 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
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering
Tarpon Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
392 students
| Measure | A. L. Mebane Middle School Alachua, Florida | East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering Tarpon Springs, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #346 of 563 | #6 of 563 |
| National rank | #7659 of 15,369 | #656 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 385 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 11.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 88% |
| city | Alachua | Tarpon Springs |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 49.9).
- •East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering does better on math proficiency (88% vs 48%).
- •East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 50%).
- •East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 50.1%).
- •East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.3).
- •East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering is the larger school with 392 students compared with 385.
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 East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering?
On the Success Index (US), East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering ranks higher (85.8 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 East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering?
About 188 km in a straight line, between Alachua and Tarpon Springs in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. L. Mebane Middle School: 385. East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. L. Mebane Middle School and East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering rank in Florida?
A. L. Mebane Middle School is 346th of 563 and East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering is 6th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).