Belle Place Middle School vs Rene A. Rost Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Place Middle School
New Iberia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
357 students
Rene A. Rost Middle School
Kaplan · Public middle · Grades 4–8
360 students
| Measure | Belle Place Middle School New Iberia, Louisiana | Rene A. Rost Middle School Kaplan, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #55 of 218 | #76 of 218 |
| National rank | #2154 of 15,369 | #2861 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 357 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 72% |
| city | New Iberia | Kaplan |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Place Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 72.4).
- •Belle Place Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Rene A. Rost Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Rene A. Rost Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 66.7%).
- •Belle Place Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.4).
- •Rene A. Rost Middle School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 357.
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 Belle Place Middle School better than Rene A. Rost Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Place Middle School ranks higher (76.1 vs 72.4 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 Belle Place Middle School and Rene A. Rost Middle School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between New Iberia and Kaplan in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Place Middle School: 357. Rene A. Rost Middle School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Place Middle School and Rene A. Rost Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Belle Place Middle School is 55th of 218 and Rene A. Rost Middle School is 76th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).