Middle Schools in Washington Parish

The middle schools in Washington Parish, Louisiana include Franklinton Elementary School and Franklinton Junior High School, both serving grades 6-8. These schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

While both schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, they also have some areas of strength. Franklinton Junior High School stands out with a relatively low dropout rate of 3.3% and strong performance on LEAP English Language Arts assessments, with 78% of students proficient or better, exceeding the state average. In contrast, Franklinton Elementary School has performed slightly better than the Washington Parish average in Mathematics, but still below the state average.

Both schools maintain a student-teacher ratio of 13.1, slightly lower than the state average, which could be an asset in providing more individualized attention and support for students. However, the high chronic absenteeism rates at both schools, reaching 24.6%, are a concern and an area that may require additional focus and intervention to improve student outcomes.