Summary:
Patterson, Louisiana is home to a single middle school, Patterson Junior High School, which serves grades 5 through 8 with 374 students and is part of the St. Mary Parish school district.
Patterson Junior High School is a 3-star school, ranking in the 54th percentile statewide. The school shows notable strengths in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, with overall proficiency rates of 73% and 66% respectively, both above state averages. A standout achievement is its 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I, indicating excellent preparation for advanced students. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.9%, well below the district and state averages, and a 0% dropout rate. However, Social Studies is a consistent weakness, with a 51% proficiency rate that falls below the state average of 55%. Additionally, there is a sharp decline in 8th-grade math proficiency (50%) compared to 6th and 7th grades (75% and 72%), suggesting a potential area for curriculum review.
Despite serving a student population where nearly 76% are economically disadvantaged, the school achieves above-average results in core subjects. Its state ranking, however, is only in the 54th percentile, which may be influenced by factors beyond ELA and Math scores, such as Social Studies performance or student growth metrics. The school has seen a slight decline in its state percentile rank over the past three years, dropping from the 63rd to the 54th percentile. Overall, Patterson Junior High School provides a strong foundation in math and reading, with particular excellence in advanced math, while facing challenges in social studies and maintaining consistent performance across all grade levels.
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