Arlene Meraux Elementary School vs N.P. Trist Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
Chalmette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
N.P. Trist Middle School
Meraux · Public middle · Grades 6–8
767 students
| Measure | Arlene Meraux Elementary School Chalmette, Louisiana | N.P. Trist Middle School Meraux, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #383 of 697 | #88 of 218 |
| National rank | #16499 of 50,301 | #3222 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 583 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 70% |
| city | Chalmette | Meraux |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •N.P. Trist Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 62.4).
- •N.P. Trist Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •N.P. Trist Middle School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •N.P. Trist Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 70.3%).
- •N.P. Trist Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.1).
- •N.P. Trist Middle School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 583.
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 Arlene Meraux Elementary School better than N.P. Trist Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), N.P. Trist Middle School ranks higher (70.6 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 Arlene Meraux Elementary School and N.P. Trist Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Chalmette and Meraux in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlene Meraux Elementary School: 583. N.P. Trist Middle School: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlene Meraux Elementary School and N.P. Trist Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Arlene Meraux Elementary School is 383rd of 697 and N.P. Trist Middle School is 88th of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).