Middle Schools in Bossier Parish

The Bossier Parish school district in Louisiana is home to 7 middle schools, serving students in grades 5-8. These schools vary in their academic performance, with Benton Middle School and Benton Intermediate School consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state. Meanwhile, Rusheon Middle School and Greenacres Middle School have lower proficiency rates in both math and English Language Arts.

Academically, Benton Intermediate School stands out with exceptional performance, with 87% or more of students proficient in math and 90% or more proficient in English Language Arts. Benton Middle School also excels, with 70% or more of students proficient in math and 83% or more proficient in English Language Arts. In contrast, Rusheon Middle School has the lowest proficiency rates, with only 24% in math and 39% in English Language Arts.

Across the Bossier Parish middle schools, there is a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism, with all schools reporting rates above the state average. Additionally, the dropout rate is consistent at 3.3% across all schools, suggesting a systemic issue that needs to be addressed. The wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 28.81% at Benton Middle School to 83.39% at Rusheon Middle School, indicates varying levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations.