Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford vs Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford
Avondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
769 students
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Avondale · Public high · Grades 6–12
871 students
| Measure | Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford Avondale, Louisiana | Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy Avondale, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #586 of 697 | #21 of 246 |
| National rank | #29321 of 50,301 | #1461 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 769 | 871 |
| Enrollment | 769 | 871 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 99.5% |
| city | Avondale | Avondale |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 43.9).
- •Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 43%).
- •Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 48%).
- •Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 79.3%).
- •Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.5).
- •Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy is the larger school with 871 students compared with 769.
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 Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford better than Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy ranks higher (78.8 vs 43.9 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 Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford and Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Avondale and Avondale in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford: 769. Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy: 871. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford and Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy rank in Louisiana?
Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford is 586th of 697 and Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy is 21st of 246 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).