Andrew Jackson Middle School vs Lacoste Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.8 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
Lacoste Elementary School
Chalmette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
| Measure | Andrew Jackson Middle School Chalmette, Louisiana | Lacoste Elementary School Chalmette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #123 of 218 | #195 of 697 |
| National rank | #4371 of 15,369 | #7900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 546 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 81% |
| city | Chalmette | Chalmette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lacoste Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 65.0).
- •Lacoste Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 55%).
- •Lacoste Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Lacoste Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 67.8%).
- •Andrew Jackson Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.5).
- •Lacoste Elementary School is the larger school with 621 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 Lacoste Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lacoste Elementary School ranks higher (75.1 vs 65.0 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 Lacoste Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Chalmette and Chalmette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andrew Jackson Middle School: 546. Lacoste Elementary School: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andrew Jackson Middle School and Lacoste Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Andrew Jackson Middle School is 123rd of 218 and Lacoste Elementary School is 195th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).