Summary:
Zip code 70242 in Berwick, LA, is home to a single middle school, Berwick Junior High School, which serves grades 6 through 8 with a total enrollment of 325 students.
Berwick Junior High School stands out as a strong academic performer within the St. Mary Parish school district. For the 2025-2026 school year, the school significantly outperformed both the district and state averages in core subjects, achieving 74% proficiency in Mathematics and 80% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 62% and 70%, respectively. This academic strength is particularly notable given that nearly 60% of its students are economically disadvantaged. The school also boasts a 0.0% dropout rate and a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%, which is lower than both the district (23.0%) and state (22.5%) averages, suggesting a positive and engaged school environment.
While excelling in Math and ELA, the school shows a relative weakness in Social Studies, where its overall proficiency of 56% is only slightly above the state average of 55%, with 6th graders particularly struggling at 46% proficiency. However, the school avoids the common "8th grade slump," with 8th graders achieving 78% in ELA and 65% in Social Studies, indicating strong preparation for high school. The school's state ranking history shows resilience, rebounding from a 58th percentile ranking in 2024-2025 to a 67th percentile ranking (3 stars) in 2025-2026. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1, Berwick Junior High School offers a compelling option for families seeking a middle school with strong academic outcomes and a supportive atmosphere.
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