Maplewood Middle School vs Western Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maplewood Middle School
Sulphur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students
Western Heights Elementary School
Westlake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
343 students
| Measure | Maplewood Middle School Sulphur, Louisiana | Western Heights Elementary School Westlake, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #14 of 218 | #117 of 697 |
| National rank | #707 of 15,369 | #5520 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 319 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 84% |
| city | Sulphur | Westlake |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maplewood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 79.1).
- •Western Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 72%).
- •Western Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 83%).
- •Maplewood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 56.6%).
- •Maplewood Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.9).
- •Western Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 319.
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 Middle School better than Western Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Maplewood Middle School ranks higher (85.4 vs 79.1 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 Maplewood Middle School 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 Middle School: 319. Western Heights Elementary School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maplewood Middle School and Western Heights Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Maplewood Middle School is 14th of 218 and Western Heights Elementary School is 117th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).