Acadian Middle School vs Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acadian Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
340 students
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Lafayette · Charter other · Grades PK–12
2,177 students
| Measure | Acadian Middle School Lafayette, Louisiana | Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #196 of 218 | – |
| National rank | #9902 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 340 | 2,177 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 2,177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 55% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 45%).
- •Acadian Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 83.1%).
- •Acadian Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 20.5).
- •Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy is the larger school with 2,177 students compared with 340.
- •Acadian Middle School is a public school while Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy 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 Acadian Middle School better than Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Acadian Middle School and Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acadian Middle School: 340. Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy: 2,177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acadian Middle School and Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy rank in Louisiana?
Acadian Middle School is 196th of 218 and Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy is unranked among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).