Anderson Middle School vs Pesson Addition Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson Middle School
New Iberia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
320 students
Pesson Addition Elementary School
New Iberia · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
427 students
| Measure | Anderson Middle School New Iberia, Louisiana | Pesson Addition Elementary School New Iberia, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 218 | #329 of 697 |
| National rank | #4346 of 15,369 | #13796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 320 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 80% |
| city | New Iberia | New Iberia |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pesson Addition Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 65.1).
- •Pesson Addition Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 57%).
- •Pesson Addition Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •Anderson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.4% vs 90.9%).
- •Anderson Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.3).
- •Pesson Addition Elementary School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 320.
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 Anderson Middle School better than Pesson Addition Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pesson Addition Elementary School ranks higher (66.5 vs 65.1 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 Anderson Middle School and Pesson Addition Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between New Iberia and New Iberia in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson Middle School: 320. Pesson Addition Elementary School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson Middle School and Pesson Addition Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Anderson Middle School is 120th of 218 and Pesson Addition Elementary School is 329th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).