Moss Bluff Middle School vs Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moss Bluff Middle School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
Lake Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
265 students
| Measure | Moss Bluff Middle School Lake Charles, Louisiana | Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School Lake Charles, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 218 | #191 of 218 |
| National rank | #672 of 15,369 | #9392 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 781 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 30% |
| city | Lake Charles | Lake Charles |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moss Bluff Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 42.0).
- •Moss Bluff Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 30%).
- •Moss Bluff Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 51%).
- •Moss Bluff Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 90.6%).
- •Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.8).
- •Moss Bluff Middle School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 265.
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 Moss Bluff Middle School better than Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Moss Bluff Middle School ranks higher (85.7 vs 42.0 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 Moss Bluff Middle School and Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Charles and Lake Charles in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moss Bluff Middle School: 781. Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moss Bluff Middle School and Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School rank in Louisiana?
Moss Bluff Middle School is 11th of 218 and Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School is 191st of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).