F. K. White Middle School vs M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F. K. White Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
Lake Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
| Measure | F. K. White Middle School Lake Charles, Louisiana | M. J. Kaufman Elementary School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #102 of 218 | #300 of 697 |
| National rank | #3546 of 15,369 | #12075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 614 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 66% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.0 vs 68.9).
- •M. J. Kaufman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •M. J. Kaufman Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •F. K. White Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 82.1%).
- •F. K. White Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.3).
- •F. K. White Middle School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 308.
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 F. K. White Middle School better than M. J. Kaufman Elementary 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 F. K. White Middle School and M. J. Kaufman Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F. K. White Middle School: 614. M. J. Kaufman Elementary School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F. K. White Middle School and M. J. Kaufman Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
F. K. White Middle School is 102nd of 218 and M. J. Kaufman Elementary School is 300th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).