Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy vs Joseph C Moscona School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Jefferson · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
731 students
Joseph C Moscona School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
521 students
| Measure | Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Jefferson, Louisiana | Joseph C Moscona School Metairie, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 697 | #364 of 697 |
| National rank | #16245 of 50,301 | #15455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 731 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 63% |
| Math proficiency | – | 58% |
| city | Jefferson | Metairie |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph C Moscona School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 62.8).
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 67.2%).
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.0).
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is the larger school with 731 students compared with 521.
- •Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is a charter school while Joseph C Moscona School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy better than Joseph C Moscona School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph C Moscona School ranks higher (64.0 vs 62.8 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 Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and Joseph C Moscona School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Jefferson and Metairie in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy: 731. Joseph C Moscona School: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy and Joseph C Moscona School rank in Louisiana?
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is 375th of 697 and Joseph C Moscona School is 364th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).