J. S. Clark Elementary School vs Linear/Northside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. S. Clark Elementary School
Shreveport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
Linear/Northside Middle School
Shreveport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
259 students
| Measure | J. S. Clark Elementary School Shreveport, Louisiana | Linear/Northside Middle School Shreveport, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #592 of 697 | #183 of 218 |
| National rank | #29816 of 50,301 | #8388 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 387 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| city | Shreveport | Shreveport |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linear/Northside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 43.2).
- •Linear/Northside Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •J. S. Clark Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •Linear/Northside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 94.6%).
- •Linear/Northside Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.8).
- •J. S. Clark Elementary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 259.
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. S. Clark Elementary School better than Linear/Northside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Linear/Northside Middle School ranks higher (46.6 vs 43.2 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. S. Clark Elementary School and Linear/Northside Middle School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Shreveport and Shreveport in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. S. Clark Elementary School: 387. Linear/Northside Middle School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. S. Clark Elementary School and Linear/Northside Middle School rank in Louisiana?
J. S. Clark Elementary School is 592nd of 697 and Linear/Northside Middle School is 183rd of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).