Martin Luther King Junior High School vs Swayze Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Junior High School
Monroe · Public middle · Grades 7–8
350 students
Swayze Elementary School
Monroe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
175 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Junior High School Monroe, Louisiana | Swayze Elementary School Monroe, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 218 | #629 of 697 |
| National rank | #9088 of 15,369 | #33121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 350 | 175 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Monroe | Monroe |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 38.3).
- •Swayze Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Martin Luther King Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Swayze Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.3).
- •Martin Luther King Junior High School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 175.
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 Martin Luther King Junior High School better than Swayze Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Junior High School ranks higher (43.4 vs 38.3 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 Martin Luther King Junior High School and Swayze Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Monroe in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Junior High School: 350. Swayze Elementary School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Junior High School and Swayze Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Martin Luther King Junior High School is 190th of 218 and Swayze Elementary School is 629th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).