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Arnaudville Middle School

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Arnaudville Middle School ranks 173 rd of 452 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

173^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Louisiana Middle Schools

Better than 62% of Louisiana middle schools

Summary

Arnaudville Middle School is a small, rural school in Arnaudville, LA, serving 193 students in grades 5 through 8 within the St. Landry Parish district, where a majority of students are economically disadvantaged.

This school stands out as a high-performing gem in its area, with recent proficiency rates of 76% in Math and 77% in ELA that far exceed district and state averages. For example, its Math proficiency is nearly three times higher than Opelousas Junior High School (27%) and more than double that of Sunset Middle School (39%). Even its lowest subject, Social Studies (63% proficient), outperforms nearby schools like Carencro Middle School (31%) by a wide margin. The school also boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1, suggesting more individualized attention, and has maintained an exceptionally low dropout rate, often at 0.0%.

However, parents should be aware of two key challenges. First, the school has experienced a recent decline in its overall ranking, dropping from the 89th percentile two years ago to the 62nd percentile, with notable dips in performance for all student groups. Second, chronic absenteeism is a persistent concern at 28.1%, higher than the state average of 22.5%, which is puzzling given the strong test scores. Additionally, 8th-grade math proficiency (58%) shows a significant drop from 7th grade (80%), indicating a potential area for focus. Despite these issues, Arnaudville remains a standout in the St. Landry Parish district, offering a strong academic foundation compared to its neighbors.

193

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,443

Per pupil spending ?

76.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

120 West Railroad Ave.
Arnaudville, LA 70512

(337) 754-5320

District: St. Landry Parish

Students who attend Arnaudville Middle School usually attend:

High:

Beau Chene High School

Feeder schools for Arnaudville Middle School:

Elementary:

Grand Coteau Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.0%

African American:

34.7%

Hispanic:

6.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 68th percentile in 2016 → 62nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (72% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in St. Landry Parish

✓Above the Louisiana median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg56%

Louisiana avg62%

173^rd of 452

Louisiana public middle schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 32% (2016) to top 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 6Middle Schools in the St. Landry Parish

58^th of 116St. Landry Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	62.7	173 of 452	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	74.2	123 of 447	72.5%	★★★★☆
2024	84.9	51 of 449	88.6%	★★★★☆
2023	69.0	137 of 465	70.5%	★★★★☆
2022	78.7	84 of 460	81.7%	★★★★☆
2021	60.8	176 of 459	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.0	131 of 449	70.8%	★★★★☆
2018	50.3	197 of 411	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	67.2	141 of 437	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	68.5	141 of 435	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	71.5	126 of 482	73.9%	★★★★☆
2014	68.5	142 of 470	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.1	190 of 457	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.4	145 of 442	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.2	184 of 412	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.5	139 of 408	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	88.3	25 of 425	94.1%	★★★★★
2008	92.1	18 of 413	95.6%	★★★★★
2007	89.5	21 of 396	94.7%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	69.3	86 of 344	75.0%	★★★★☆
2025	76.0	62 of 344	82.0%	★★★★☆
2024	83.8	32 of 333	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	78.8	51 of 360	85.8%	★★★★☆
2022	71.5	64 of 360	82.2%	★★★★☆
2021	40.1	208 of 352	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.5	113 of 338	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	77.3	45 of 313	85.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	69.9	127 of 434	70.7%	★★★★☆
2025	69.9	125 of 415	69.9%	★★★★☆
2024	80.7	66 of 415	84.1%	★★★★☆
2023	72.9	109 of 444	75.5%	★★★★☆
2022	80.9	66 of 441	85.0%	★★★★☆
2021	54.9	200 of 441	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.2	213 of 418	49.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	62.3	163 of 450	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	75.8	89 of 437	79.6%	★★★★☆
2024	84.7	45 of 444	89.9%	★★★★★
2023	71.3	109 of 459	76.3%	★★★★☆
2022	75.5	86 of 458	81.2%	★★★★☆
2021	62.4	161 of 455	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.4	106 of 430	75.3%	★★★★☆
2018	63.4	137 of 403	66.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	54.4	206 of 435	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	73.7	110 of 414	73.4%	★★★★☆
2024	85.5	45 of 426	89.4%	★★★★☆
2023	74.4	103 of 443	76.7%	★★★★☆
2022	69.0	128 of 442	71.0%	★★★★☆
2021	62.8	164 of 442	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.4	74 of 418	82.3%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	52.6	97 of 225	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	91.8	6 of 206	97.1%	★★★★★
2021	47.8	96 of 210	54.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	47.6	191 of 338	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	60.8	134 of 316	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	84.8	25 of 320	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	48.9	192 of 352	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	61.5	141 of 362	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.2	187 of 358	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	69.1	106 of 350	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.7	145 of 338	57.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)75th percentile+13 vs school

Female (2026)71st percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)64th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)57th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2026)53rd percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)43rd percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts77%+7 vs state

Mathematics76%+14 vs state

Social Studies63%+8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				LEAP Mathematics (2026)					LEAP English Language Arts (2026)					LEAP Social Studies (2026)					LEAP Algebra I (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Social Studies 5th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 6th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 7th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 8th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	Total
Arnaudville Middle School	Public	5-8	120 West Railroad Ave.	Arnaudville	70512	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 754-5320	193	18	10.9	76.7%	110 (57.0%)	67 (34.7%)	12 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	62.7	173^rd of 452 public middle schools	61.7%		74.2	123^rd of 447 public middle schools	72.5%	50			80.0	58.0	76.0		72.0	72.0	71.0	77.0	76.0	51.0	63.0	63.0	63.0		$16,443
Cecilia Junior High School	Public	6-8	1038 School Road Ext.	Cecilia	70521	St. Martin Parish	St. Martin Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 667-6226	576	39	14.6	72.0%	299 (51.9%)	209 (36.3%)	41 (7.1%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.3%)	39.2	291^st of 452 public middle schools	35.6%		40.5	275^th of 447 public middle schools	38.5%	16		56.0	61.0	57.0	59.0		66.0	68.0	69.0	67.0		28.0	40.0	49.0	39.0		$12,388
Sunset Middle School	Public	5-8	236 Church Hill St.	Sunset	70584	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 662-3194	348	21	16.4	81.3%	105 (30.2%)	180 (51.7%)	51 (14.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	21.1	374^th of 452 public middle schools	17.3%		40.7	274^th of 447 public middle schools	38.7%	100	33.0	53.0	35.0	39.0	39.0	59.0	49.0	50.0	66.0	55.0	34.0	40.0	28.0	39.0	34.0		$14,780
Breaux Bridge Junior High School	Public	6-8	100 Martin Street	Breaux Bridge	70517	St. Martin Parish	St. Martin Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 332-2844	351	30	11.6	88.0%	123 (35.0%)	184 (52.4%)	30 (8.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	40.4	286^th of 452 public middle schools	36.7%		31.9	314^th of 447 public middle schools	29.8%	28		66.0	54.0	33.0	53.0		81.0	68.0	70.0	72.0		35.0	44.0	45.0	40.0		$15,978
Carencro Middle School	Public	5-8	4301 North University	Carencro	70520	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7880	585	36	16.2	77.6%	134 (22.9%)	310 (53.0%)	119 (20.3%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)	16.2	391^st of 452 public middle schools	13.5%		22.8	360^th of 447 public middle schools	19.5%	31		42.0	42.0	37.0	39.0		59.0	52.0	55.0	56.0		22.0	30.0	39.0	31.0	100.0	$14,780
Acadian Middle School	Public	6-8	4201 Moss Street	Lafayette	70507	Lafayette Parish	Lafayette Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 521-7840	340	25	13.8	75.9%	30 (8.8%)	224 (65.9%)	73 (21.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	7.8	429^th of 452 public middle schools	5.1%		15.5	390^th of 447 public middle schools	12.8%	39			30.0	40.0	33.0		44.0	42.0	31.0	40.0			26.0	25.0	21.0		$16,788
Port Barre Middle School	Public	5-8	846 Saizan St.	Port Barre	70577	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 585-7256	286	21	13.8	74.8%	201 (70.3%)	78 (27.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	45.9	259^th of 452 public middle schools	42.7%		67.8	147^th of 447 public middle schools	67.1%	112	49.0	59.0		63.0	62.0	79.0	60.0	74.0	69.0	70.0	49.0	26.0	55.0	56.0	46.0		$12,071
Creswell Middle School	Public	5-6	1210 East Leo St	Opelousas	70570	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	(n/a)	(337) 407-1708	162	20	8.0	88.3%	25 (15.4%)	117 (72.2%)	13 (8.0%)	4 (2.5%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)	31.0	51.0			41.0	58.0	65.0			60.0	32.0	31.0			32.0		$19,007
Opelousas Middle School	Public	5-6	409 East South Street	Opelousas	70571	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 942-8127	132	18	7.3	90.2%	5 (3.8%)	120 (90.9%)	6 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)																	$24,101
Opelousas Junior High School	Public	7-8	730 South Market Street	Opelousas	70570	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 942-4957	314	31	10.2	93.0%	20 (6.4%)	280 (89.2%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	8.5	424^th of 452 public middle schools	6.2%					(n/a)			35.0	21.0	27.0			48.0	48.0	49.0			30.0	29.0	29.0		$16,767

Frequently Asked Questions about Arnaudville Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Arnaudville Middle School?

Students at Arnaudville Middle School are 57% White, 35% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Arnaudville Middle School attend?

Students who attend Arnaudville Middle School usually go on to attend Beau Chene High School

How many students attend Arnaudville Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 193 students attended Arnaudville Middle School.

What district is Arnaudville Middle School in?

St. Landry Parish

Is Arnaudville Middle School a good school?

Arnaudville Middle School ranks 173^rd of 452 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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