Mimosa Park Elementary School vs R.K. Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mimosa Park Elementary School
Luling · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
440 students
R.K. Smith Middle School
Luling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
303 students
| Measure | Mimosa Park Elementary School Luling, Louisiana | R.K. Smith Middle School Luling, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #69 of 697 | #73 of 218 |
| National rank | #4065 of 50,301 | #2842 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 440 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 76% |
| Math proficiency | – | 56% |
| city | Luling | Luling |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mimosa Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 72.5).
- •Mimosa Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 68%).
- •R.K. Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 9.6).
- •Mimosa Park Elementary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 303.
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 Mimosa Park Elementary School better than R.K. Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mimosa Park Elementary School ranks higher (81.7 vs 72.5 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 Mimosa Park Elementary School and R.K. Smith Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Luling and Luling in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mimosa Park Elementary School: 440. R.K. Smith Middle School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mimosa Park Elementary School and R.K. Smith Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Mimosa Park Elementary School is 69th of 697 and R.K. Smith Middle School is 73rd of 218 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).