Summary:
West Feliciana Middle School is the sole middle school in West Feliciana Parish, serving grades 6 through 8 with 506 students in a rural Louisiana community. This single-school district offers a focused educational environment where the school consistently outperforms state averages across all core subjects, making it a standout institution for families seeking strong academic foundations.
Academically, the school excels particularly in English Language Arts, where 80% of students across all three grades achieve proficiency—10 points above the state average. Mathematics proficiency is strong overall at 69%, though a notable "8th grade slump" sees scores drop from 73-74% in 6th and 7th grades to just 58% in 8th grade, still above the state's 52%. Social Studies shows an interesting pattern: 6th graders score 54% (just above the state's 49%), but 7th and 8th graders jump to 75%, well above state averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1 supports individualized attention, and its consistent 4-star rating places it in the top 27% of Louisiana middle schools.
Beyond test scores, the school demonstrates exceptional student engagement metrics. The chronic absenteeism rate of 13.6% is far below the state's 22.5%, and the dropout rate of just 0.3% is dramatically lower than the state's 3.1%. With 41.7% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a diverse socioeconomic population while maintaining high performance. These non-academic indicators point to a healthy school culture that keeps students present and engaged, creating a strong foundation for academic success. For parents, this school offers a safe, high-performing environment with clear academic strengths and areas for continued growth.
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