Gayle Sloan Middle School vs Magnolia Trace Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gayle Sloan Middle School
Mandeville · Public middle · Grades 4–6
502 students
Magnolia Trace Elementary School
Mandeville · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
355 students
| Measure | Gayle Sloan Middle School Mandeville, Louisiana | Magnolia Trace Elementary School Mandeville, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2 of 218 | #6 of 697 |
| National rank | #218 of 15,369 | #543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 502 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| city | Mandeville | Mandeville |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (91.1 vs 91.2).
- •Magnolia Trace Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Gayle Sloan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Gayle Sloan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 32.4%).
- •Magnolia Trace Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.2).
- •Gayle Sloan Middle School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 355.
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 Gayle Sloan Middle School better than Magnolia Trace 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 Gayle Sloan Middle School and Magnolia Trace Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mandeville and Mandeville in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gayle Sloan Middle School: 502. Magnolia Trace Elementary School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gayle Sloan Middle School and Magnolia Trace Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Gayle Sloan Middle School is 2nd of 218 and Magnolia Trace Elementary School is 6th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).