Andrew Jackson Middle School vs Arlene Meraux Elementary School
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.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
Chalmette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
546 students
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
Chalmette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
| Measure | Andrew Jackson Middle School Chalmette, Louisiana | Arlene Meraux Elementary School Chalmette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 218 | #383 of 697 |
| National rank | #4371 of 15,369 | #16499 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 546 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 69% |
| city | Chalmette | Chalmette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Andrew Jackson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 62.4).
- •Arlene Meraux Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Andrew Jackson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Andrew Jackson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 70.3%).
- •Andrew Jackson Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.1).
- •Arlene Meraux Elementary School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 546.
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 Andrew Jackson Middle School better than Arlene Meraux Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Andrew Jackson Middle School ranks higher (65.0 vs 62.4 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 Andrew Jackson Middle School and Arlene Meraux Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Chalmette and Chalmette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrew Jackson Middle School: 546. Arlene Meraux Elementary School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrew Jackson Middle School and Arlene Meraux Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Andrew Jackson Middle School is 123rd of 218 and Arlene Meraux Elementary School is 383rd of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).