Summary
Albert Cammon Middle School in Saint Rose, LA, serves 282 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the highly-rated St. Charles Parish district, which ranks in the 90th percentile statewide. While the school itself is a solid performer, ranking in the 69th percentile overall, it stands out for its exceptional work with special education students, ranking in the 96th percentile (5 stars) for the 2025-2026 school year—placing it 10th out of 225 schools statewide. This is a remarkable turnaround from just a few years ago, when it ranked in the 23rd percentile for this group, suggesting a targeted and highly effective program change. The school also boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 7.9:1, the smallest among its in-district peers like J.B. Martin Middle School (11.5:1) and Harry M. Hurst Middle School (10.8:1), which likely supports individualized attention.
Academically, Albert Cammon shows a "tale of two districts" dynamic. Within the high-performing St. Charles Parish district, it is the lowest-ranked middle school, consistently outperformed by J.B. Martin and Harry M. Hurst in most subjects—for example, 73% math proficiency versus their 85% and 84%, respectively. However, compared to nearby schools in the Jefferson Parish and St. John the Baptist Parish districts, it is a top performer, with math proficiency significantly higher than L.H. Marrero Middle School (44%) or East St. John Preparatory Academy (42%). The school also achieves 100% proficiency in Algebra I, outperforming the district (89%) and state (65%) by a wide margin, indicating an exceptionally effective advanced math track.
One of the school's biggest success stories is its dramatic reduction in chronic absenteeism, which dropped from 29.2% in 2020-2021 to just 6.5% in 2024-2025—now better than the district average (7.7%) and far below the state average (22.5%). This improvement likely contributes to the school's overall academic stability, though its overall state ranking has plateaued between the 62nd and 73rd percentiles over the last five years. While the school serves a significant low socio-economic status population (66.67% free/reduced lunch), its performance with these students is only average (67th percentile), suggesting room for growth in general support systems. Overall, Albert Cammon is a solid choice for families seeking a school with strong special education support, small class sizes, and a safe, engaged environment, especially when compared to options in neighboring parishes.
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