Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School vs Martin Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
362 students
Martin Park Elementary School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
| Measure | Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School Alexandria, Louisiana | Martin Park Elementary School Alexandria, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 218 | #642 of 697 |
| National rank | #8468 of 15,369 | #34457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 362 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 36.3).
- •Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Martin Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 97.5%).
- •Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.4).
- •Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 281.
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 Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School better than Martin Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School ranks higher (46.2 vs 36.3 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 Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School and Martin Park Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School: 362. Martin Park Elementary School: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School and Martin Park Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School is 184th of 218 and Martin Park Elementary School is 642nd of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).