Summary:
Morgan City, Louisiana is home to one middle school, Morgan City Junior High School, which serves grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment of 412 students as part of the St. Mary Parish school district.
Morgan City Junior High School presents a mixed profile for parents to consider. On the positive side, the school boasts a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 12.4%, which is nearly half the district rate of 23.0% and well below the state average of 22.5%. It also has a 0% dropout rate, indicating strong student engagement and retention. A standout achievement is in Algebra I, where 100% of test-takers were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year, dramatically outperforming both the district (67%) and state (65%). However, overall academic proficiency in core subjects lags behind. Mathematics proficiency is 47% (compared to 62% statewide), English Language Arts is 60% (compared to 70% statewide), and Social Studies is 41% (compared to 55% statewide). The school has a 1-star rating and ranks in the 25th percentile of Louisiana middle schools (339 out of 452).
A key concern is the declining math performance by grade level, with 6th graders at 54% proficiency dropping to 43% by 8th grade, a steeper decline than district or state trends. Social Studies is a critical weakness, particularly in 7th grade where only 31% of students are proficient. On a positive note, overall math proficiency improved from 39% to 47% year-over-year, suggesting recent instructional changes may be taking effect. With 67.23% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a high-poverty community, and its student-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
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