Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School vs Northwestern Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School
Zachary · Public middle · Grades 5–6
837 students
Northwestern Elementary School
Zachary · Public elementary · Grades K–K
337 students
| Measure | Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School Zachary, Louisiana | Northwestern Elementary School Zachary, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 218 | #547 of 697 |
| National rank | #2052 of 15,369 | #26250 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 837 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 837 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Zachary | Zachary |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 48.4).
- •Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 67.1%).
- •Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.0).
- •Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School is the larger school with 837 students compared with 337.
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 Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School better than Northwestern Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School ranks higher (76.7 vs 48.4 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 Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School and Northwestern Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Zachary and Zachary in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School: 837. Northwestern Elementary School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School and Northwestern Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School is 51st of 218 and Northwestern Elementary School is 547th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).