Alice Birney Elementary School vs J.D. Meisler Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Birney Elementary School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students
J.D. Meisler Middle School
Metairie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
679 students
| Measure | Alice Birney Elementary School Metairie, Louisiana | J.D. Meisler Middle School Metairie, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 697 | #181 of 218 |
| National rank | #11758 of 50,301 | #8060 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 579 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 44% |
| city | Metairie | Metairie |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice Birney Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 48.1).
- •Alice Birney Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 44%).
- •Alice Birney Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •J.D. Meisler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 63.9%).
- •Alice Birney Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 20.0).
- •J.D. Meisler Middle School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 579.
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 Alice Birney Elementary School better than J.D. Meisler Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alice Birney Elementary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 48.1 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 Alice Birney Elementary School and J.D. Meisler Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Metairie and Metairie in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Birney Elementary School: 579. J.D. Meisler Middle School: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Birney Elementary School and J.D. Meisler Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Alice Birney Elementary School is 292nd of 697 and J.D. Meisler Middle School is 181st of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).