East St. John Preparatory Academy vs Golden Meadow Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 78 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East St. John Preparatory Academy
LaPlace · Public middle · Grades 5–8
318 students
Golden Meadow Middle School
Golden Meadow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
318 students
| Measure | East St. John Preparatory Academy LaPlace, Louisiana | Golden Meadow Middle School Golden Meadow, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #189 of 218 | #103 of 218 |
| National rank | #9005 of 15,369 | #3548 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 318 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 67% |
| city | LaPlace | Golden Meadow |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Meadow Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 43.7).
- •Golden Meadow Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •Golden Meadow Middle School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 55%).
- •Golden Meadow Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 85.2%).
- •Golden Meadow Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.9).
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 East St. John Preparatory Academy better than Golden Meadow Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Meadow Middle School ranks higher (69.0 vs 43.7 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 East St. John Preparatory Academy and Golden Meadow Middle School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between LaPlace and Golden Meadow in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East St. John Preparatory Academy: 318. Golden Meadow Middle School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East St. John Preparatory Academy and Golden Meadow Middle School rank in Louisiana?
East St. John Preparatory Academy is 189th of 218 and Golden Meadow Middle School is 103rd of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).