Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. vs West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.
Garyville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
305 students
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
Edgard · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
188 students
| Measure | Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. Garyville, Louisiana | West St. John Elementary School (K-7) Edgard, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #509 of 697 | #421 of 697 |
| National rank | #23473 of 50,301 | #17901 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 305 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 62% |
| city | Garyville | Edgard |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West St. John Elementary School (K-7) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 52.4).
- •West St. John Elementary School (K-7) does better on math proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •West St. John Elementary School (K-7) does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 88.8%).
- •West St. John Elementary School (K-7) does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 9.8).
- •Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. is the larger school with 305 students compared with 188.
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 Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. better than West St. John Elementary School (K-7)?
On the Success Index (US), West St. John Elementary School (K-7) ranks higher (60.5 vs 52.4 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 Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. and West St. John Elementary School (K-7)?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Garyville and Edgard in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.: 305. West St. John Elementary School (K-7): 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. and West St. John Elementary School (K-7) rank in Louisiana?
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. is 509th of 697 and West St. John Elementary School (K-7) is 421st of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).