J.D. Meisler Middle School vs Rudolph Matas School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.5 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
Rudolph Matas School
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
600 students
| Measure | J.D. Meisler Middle School Metairie, Louisiana | Rudolph Matas School Metairie, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #181 of 218 | #147 of 697 |
| National rank | #8060 of 15,369 | #6388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 679 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 77% |
| city | Metairie | Metairie |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rudolph Matas School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 48.1).
- •Rudolph Matas School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 44%).
- •Rudolph Matas School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 51%).
- •J.D. Meisler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 63.7%).
- •Rudolph Matas School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 20.0).
- •J.D. Meisler Middle School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 600.
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 Rudolph Matas School?
On the Success Index (US), Rudolph Matas School ranks higher (77.6 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 Rudolph Matas School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Metairie and Metairie in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.D. Meisler Middle School: 679. Rudolph Matas School: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.D. Meisler Middle School and Rudolph Matas School rank in Louisiana?
J.D. Meisler Middle School is 181st of 218 and Rudolph Matas School is 147th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).