J.D. Meisler Middle School vs Phoebe Hearst School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.D. Meisler Middle School
Metairie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
679 students
Phoebe Hearst School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students
| Measure | J.D. Meisler Middle School Metairie, Louisiana | Phoebe Hearst School Metairie, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #181 of 218 | #291 of 697 |
| National rank | #8060 of 15,369 | #11743 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 679 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 59.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 58% |
| city | Metairie | Metairie |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phoebe Hearst School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 48.1).
- •Phoebe Hearst School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Phoebe Hearst School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 51%).
- •J.D. Meisler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 59.3%).
- •Phoebe Hearst School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 20.0).
- •J.D. Meisler Middle School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 602.
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 J.D. Meisler Middle School better than Phoebe Hearst School?
On the Success Index (US), Phoebe Hearst School ranks higher (69.4 vs 48.1 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 J.D. Meisler Middle School and Phoebe Hearst School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Metairie and Metairie in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.D. Meisler Middle School: 679. Phoebe Hearst School: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.D. Meisler Middle School and Phoebe Hearst School rank in Louisiana?
J.D. Meisler Middle School is 181st of 218 and Phoebe Hearst School is 291st of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).