Summary:
Zip code 70242 is home to a single school, Berwick Junior High School, a middle school serving grades 6 through 8 with 325 students in the St. Mary Parish school district.
Berwick Junior High School stands out as a strong academic performer, consistently exceeding both district and state averages in core subjects. In the 2025-2026 school year, the school achieved 74% proficiency in Mathematics and 80% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 62% and 70%, respectively. The school also boasts a perfect 0.0% dropout rate, far better than the state's 3.1% average. Its state ranking has shown resilience, rebounding from the 58th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 67th percentile in 2025-2026. Notably, the school serves a student body where nearly 60% are eligible for free or reduced lunch, yet it still achieves results well above state norms, suggesting effective instructional practices that mitigate socioeconomic challenges. Chronic absenteeism, at 19.3%, is a concern but is lower than both the district (23.0%) and state (22.5%) averages.
One area for improvement is Social Studies, where the school's overall proficiency of 56% is only slightly above the state average of 55%, and 6th and 7th graders score below their respective state averages. This presents a clear opportunity for targeted academic support. Overall, Berwick Junior High School is a reliable, high-performing middle school that effectively supports its students, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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