Lisa Academy West Middle School vs McDermott Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lisa Academy West Middle School
Little Rock · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
430 students
McDermott Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
| Measure | Lisa Academy West Middle School Little Rock, Arkansas | McDermott Elementary School Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 211 | #446 of 511 |
| National rank | #6677 of 15,369 | #43796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 430 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| city | Little Rock | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lisa Academy West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 21.7).
- •Lisa Academy West Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Lisa Academy West Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Lisa Academy West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 98.8%).
- •McDermott Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.2).
- •Lisa Academy West Middle School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 254.
- •Lisa Academy West Middle School is a charter school while McDermott Elementary School is a public 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 Lisa Academy West Middle School better than McDermott Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lisa Academy West Middle School ranks higher (54.4 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 Lisa Academy West Middle School and McDermott Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lisa Academy West Middle School: 430. McDermott Elementary School: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lisa Academy West Middle School and McDermott Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Lisa Academy West Middle School is 93rd of 211 and McDermott Elementary School is 446th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).