Lafayette Middle School vs Truman Early Childhood Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.4 km 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
Truman Early Childhood Education Center
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
331 students
| Measure | Lafayette Middle School Lafayette, Louisiana | Truman Early Childhood Education Center Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 218 | #585 of 697 |
| National rank | #8759 of 15,369 | #29298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 351 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (44.8 vs 44.0).
- •Truman Early Childhood Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 83.8%).
- •Truman Early Childhood Education Center does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.3).
- •Lafayette Middle School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 331.
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 Truman Early Childhood Education Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lafayette Middle School and Truman Early Childhood Education Center?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Middle School: 351. Truman Early Childhood Education Center: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Middle School and Truman Early Childhood Education Center rank in Louisiana?
Lafayette Middle School is 186th of 218 and Truman Early Childhood Education Center is 585th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).