Opelousas Middle School vs Park Vista Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Opelousas Middle School
Opelousas · Public middle · Grades 5–6
132 students
Park Vista Elementary School
Opelousas · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
533 students
| Measure | Opelousas Middle School Opelousas, Louisiana | Park Vista Elementary School Opelousas, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 218 | #391 of 697 |
| National rank | #6827 of 15,369 | #16811 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 132 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| city | Opelousas | Opelousas |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Vista Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 53.8).
- •Park Vista Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Park Vista Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Park Vista Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 90.2%).
- •Opelousas Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 13.0).
- •Park Vista Elementary School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 132.
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 Opelousas Middle School better than Park Vista Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Vista Elementary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 53.8 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 Opelousas Middle School and Park Vista Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Opelousas and Opelousas in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Opelousas Middle School: 132. Park Vista Elementary School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Opelousas Middle School and Park Vista Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
Opelousas Middle School is 164th of 218 and Park Vista Elementary School is 391st of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).