LSU Laboratory School vs McKinley Middle Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LSU Laboratory School
Baton Rouge · Public other · Grades K–12
1,463 students
McKinley Middle Magnet School
Baton Rouge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
633 students
| Measure | LSU Laboratory School Baton Rouge, Louisiana | McKinley Middle Magnet School Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #43 of 218 |
| National rank | – | #1805 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,463 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.4% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 98% | 88% |
| city | Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LSU Laboratory School does better on math proficiency (98% vs 88%).
- •LSU Laboratory School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 98%).
- •LSU Laboratory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.4% vs 63.7%).
- •LSU Laboratory School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.1).
- •LSU Laboratory School is the larger school with 1,463 students compared with 633.
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 LSU Laboratory School better than McKinley Middle Magnet School?
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 LSU Laboratory School and McKinley Middle Magnet School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Baton Rouge and Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LSU Laboratory School: 1,463. McKinley Middle Magnet School: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LSU Laboratory School and McKinley Middle Magnet School rank in Louisiana?
LSU Laboratory School is unranked and McKinley Middle Magnet School is 43rd of 218 among other schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).