Capitol Middle School vs Westdale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capitol Middle School
Baton Rouge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
Westdale Middle School
Baton Rouge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
538 students
| Measure | Capitol Middle School Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Westdale Middle School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #201 of 218 | #98 of 218 |
| National rank | #10499 of 15,369 | #3423 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.4% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 61% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westdale Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 36.7).
- •Westdale Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 29%).
- •Westdale Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 41%).
- •Westdale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 88.4%).
- •Westdale Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 9.6).
- •Westdale Middle School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 413.
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 Capitol Middle School better than Westdale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Westdale Middle School ranks higher (69.7 vs 36.7 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 Capitol Middle School and Westdale Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitol Middle School: 413. Westdale Middle School: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol Middle School and Westdale Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Capitol Middle School is 201st of 218 and Westdale Middle School is 98th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).