Middle Schools in Acadia Parish

The four middle schools in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, serve grades 6-8 across a mix of rural and small-town communities, and the data reveals a clear standout alongside significant challenges for the rest.

Iota Middle School is the top performer by a wide margin, ranking in the 79th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating, while Armstrong Middle School, Crowley Middle School, and Church Point Middle School all rank in the bottom 16th percentile. Iota’s academic dominance is striking—85% of its students are proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 70%, and its Social Studies proficiency of 71% far exceeds the state’s 55%. This success correlates with a much lower free/reduced lunch rate of 44%, while the other three schools all exceed 80%, highlighting a strong link between socioeconomic factors and achievement. In contrast, Church Point Middle School has experienced a dramatic decline, dropping from the 58th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 8th percentile in 2025-2026, with Math proficiency falling from 54% to 38% in just one year.

Chronic absenteeism is a district-wide concern, with all four schools exceeding the state average of 22.5%. Crowley Middle School has an alarming rate of 48.4%, meaning nearly half its students are chronically absent, which is a major barrier to learning. Even Iota’s rate of 27.5% is above the state norm. On a positive note, dropout rates across all schools are well below the district average of 2.5% and state average of 3.1%, suggesting these schools are effective at keeping students enrolled despite academic struggles. For parents, Iota Middle School is the clear choice for high performance, while the other schools face significant hurdles tied to poverty and attendance that families should consider when evaluating options.