Myrtle Place Elementary School vs J. Wallace James Elementary School
Myrtle Place Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 9.2/10 compared to 7.8/10. J. Wallace James Elementary School is significantly larger with 936 students, about 2.5× the size of Myrtle Place Elementary School (374). In math proficiency, Myrtle Place Elementary School leads at 87.0%.
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Myrtle Place Elementary School
Lafayette, LA
9.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
374 students
J. Wallace James Elementary School
Scott, LA
7.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
936 students
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| Metric | Myrtle Place Elementary School | J. Wallace James Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 9.2 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.4 | 7.7 |
| Growth Score | 9.1 | 8.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.7% | 54.6% |
| Environment Score | 9.2 | 5.5 |
| State Rank | #15 of 1,289 | #218 of 1,289 |
| State Percentile | 99th | 83th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Myrtle Place Elementary School | J. Wallace James Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 87.0% | 75.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 87.0% | 80.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Lafayette (70506) | Scott (70583) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,553 | $52,856 |
| Median Home Value | $215,700 | $130,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,024 | $877 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 36.8% | 18.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 25 min |