S. P. Arnett Middle School vs Western Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Louisiana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
S. P. Arnett Middle School
Westlake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
374 students
Western Heights Elementary School
Westlake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
343 students
| Measure | S. P. Arnett Middle School Westlake, Louisiana | Western Heights Elementary School Westlake, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #31 of 218 | #117 of 697 |
| National rank | #1421 of 15,369 | #5520 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 374 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 84% |
| city | Westlake | Westlake |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •S. P. Arnett Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 79.1).
- •Western Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 75%).
- •Western Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 88%).
- •S. P. Arnett Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 56.6%).
- •S. P. Arnett Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.9).
- •S. P. Arnett Middle School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 343.
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 S. P. Arnett Middle School better than Western Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), S. P. Arnett Middle School ranks higher (80.5 vs 79.1 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 S. P. Arnett Middle School and Western Heights Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Westlake and Westlake in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
S. P. Arnett Middle School: 374. Western Heights Elementary School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do S. P. Arnett Middle School and Western Heights Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
S. P. Arnett Middle School is 31st of 218 and Western Heights Elementary School is 117th of 697 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).