Maplewood Elementary vs Western Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maplewood Elementary
Sulphur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students
Western Heights Elementary School
Westlake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
343 students
| Measure | Maplewood Elementary Sulphur, Louisiana | Western Heights Elementary School Westlake, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #127 of 697 | #117 of 697 |
| National rank | #5739 of 50,301 | #5520 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 640 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.9% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 84% |
| city | Sulphur | Westlake |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.7 vs 79.1).
- •Western Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 71%).
- •Western Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 81%).
- •Maplewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 56.6%).
- •Maplewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.9).
- •Maplewood Elementary is the larger school with 640 students compared with 343.
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 Maplewood Elementary better than Western Heights Elementary 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 Maplewood Elementary and Western Heights Elementary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Sulphur and Westlake in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maplewood Elementary: 640. Western Heights Elementary School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maplewood Elementary and Western Heights Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Maplewood Elementary is 127th of 697 and Western Heights Elementary School is 117th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).