Myrtle Place Elementary School vs S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Louisiana, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Myrtle Place Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students
| Measure | Myrtle Place Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana | S.J. Montgomery Elementary School Lafayette, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 697 | #546 of 697 |
| National rank | #3912 of 50,301 | #26193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 384 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 47% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Myrtle Place Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 48.5).
- •Myrtle Place Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 47%).
- •Myrtle Place Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 54%).
- •Myrtle Place Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 75.6%).
- •S.J. Montgomery Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.3).
- •S.J. Montgomery Elementary School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 384.
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 Myrtle Place Elementary School better than S.J. Montgomery Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Myrtle Place Elementary School ranks higher (82.0 vs 48.5 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 Myrtle Place Elementary School and S.J. Montgomery Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Myrtle Place Elementary School: 384. S.J. Montgomery Elementary School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Myrtle Place Elementary School and S.J. Montgomery Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Myrtle Place Elementary School is 68th of 697 and S.J. Montgomery Elementary School is 546th of 697 among elementary schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).