M.R. Weaver Elementary School vs N.S.U. Middle Lab School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
M.R. Weaver Elementary School
Natchitoches · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
379 students
N.S.U. Middle Lab School
Natchitoches · Public middle · Grades 6–8
178 students
| Measure | M.R. Weaver Elementary School Natchitoches, Louisiana | N.S.U. Middle Lab School Natchitoches, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #673 of 697 | #18 of 218 |
| National rank | #39207 of 50,301 | #853 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 379 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 87% |
| city | Natchitoches | Natchitoches |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •N.S.U. Middle Lab School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 29.0).
- •N.S.U. Middle Lab School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 34%).
- •N.S.U. Middle Lab School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 37%).
- •N.S.U. Middle Lab School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 97.1%).
- •M.R. Weaver Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.7).
- •M.R. Weaver Elementary School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 178.
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 M.R. Weaver Elementary School better than N.S.U. Middle Lab School?
On the Success Index (US), N.S.U. Middle Lab School ranks higher (84.3 vs 29.0 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 M.R. Weaver Elementary School and N.S.U. Middle Lab School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Natchitoches and Natchitoches in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M.R. Weaver Elementary School: 379. N.S.U. Middle Lab School: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M.R. Weaver Elementary School and N.S.U. Middle Lab School rank in Louisiana?
M.R. Weaver Elementary School is 673rd of 697 and N.S.U. Middle Lab School is 18th of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).