L.S. Rugg Elementary School vs Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 267 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L.S. Rugg Elementary School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies
Metairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
| Measure | L.S. Rugg Elementary School Alexandria, Louisiana | Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies Metairie, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #641 of 697 | #17 of 697 |
| National rank | #34316 of 50,301 | #1364 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 356 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 97.5% |
| city | Alexandria | Metairie |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 36.5).
- •Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 32%).
- •Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 53%).
- •Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 98%).
- •Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.7).
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.S. Rugg Elementary School better than Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies ranks higher (87.8 vs 36.5 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.S. Rugg Elementary School and Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies?
About 267 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Metairie in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L.S. Rugg Elementary School: 356. Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L.S. Rugg Elementary School and Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies rank in Louisiana?
L.S. Rugg Elementary School is 641st of 697 and Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies is 17th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).