Dutchtown Middle School vs Spanish Lake Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dutchtown Middle School
Geismar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
605 students
Spanish Lake Primary School
Geismar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students
| Measure | Dutchtown Middle School Geismar, Louisiana | Spanish Lake Primary School Geismar, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #17 of 218 | #49 of 697 |
| National rank | #847 of 15,369 | #3015 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 605 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 89% |
| city | Geismar | Geismar |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.3 vs 83.8).
- •Spanish Lake Primary School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 84%).
- •Dutchtown Middle School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 86%).
- •Dutchtown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 46.3%).
- •Spanish Lake Primary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.8).
- •Dutchtown Middle School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 480.
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 Dutchtown Middle School better than Spanish Lake Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dutchtown Middle School and Spanish Lake Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Geismar and Geismar in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dutchtown Middle School: 605. Spanish Lake Primary School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dutchtown Middle School and Spanish Lake Primary School rank in Louisiana?
Dutchtown Middle School is 17th of 218 and Spanish Lake Primary School is 49th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).