L.J. Alleman Middle School vs S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L.J. Alleman Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
890 students
S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students
| Measure | L.J. Alleman Middle School Lafayette, Louisiana | S.J. Montgomery Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 218 | #546 of 697 |
| National rank | #2342 of 15,369 | #26193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 890 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 890 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 47% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L.J. Alleman Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 48.5).
- •L.J. Alleman Middle School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 47%).
- •L.J. Alleman Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 54%).
- •L.J. Alleman Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 75.6%).
- •S.J. Montgomery Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 20.7).
- •L.J. Alleman Middle School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 663.
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 L.J. Alleman Middle School better than S.J. Montgomery Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), L.J. Alleman Middle School ranks higher (75.1 vs 48.5 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 L.J. Alleman Middle School and S.J. Montgomery Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L.J. Alleman Middle School: 890. S.J. Montgomery Elementary School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L.J. Alleman Middle School and S.J. Montgomery Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
L.J. Alleman Middle School is 58th of 218 and S.J. Montgomery Elementary School is 546th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).