Lafayette Middle School vs Myrtle Place Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 417 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
351 students
Myrtle Place Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
| Measure | Lafayette Middle School Lafayette, Louisiana | Myrtle Place Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #186 of 218 | #68 of 697 |
| National rank | #8759 of 15,369 | #3912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 351 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 87% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Myrtle Place Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 44.8).
- •Myrtle Place Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 41%).
- •Myrtle Place Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 55%).
- •Myrtle Place Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 83.8%).
- •Lafayette Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.3).
- •Myrtle Place Elementary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 351.
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 Lafayette Middle School better than Myrtle Place Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Myrtle Place Elementary School ranks higher (82.0 vs 44.8 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 Lafayette Middle School and Myrtle Place Elementary School?
About 417 m in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Middle School: 351. Myrtle Place Elementary School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Middle School and Myrtle Place Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Lafayette Middle School is 186th of 218 and Myrtle Place Elementary School is 68th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).