Summary:
In zip code 70346, there is one middle school, Lowery Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, with a total enrollment of 277 students.
Lowery Middle School is part of the Ascension Parish school district, which is a high-performing district ranking in the 92nd percentile statewide. However, the school itself consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Louisiana middle schools, creating a notable contrast. The school serves a highly economically disadvantaged population, with 91.34% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Academically, proficiency rates in core subjects for the 2025-2026 school year are significantly below both district and state averages: 45% in Math (district 77%, state 62%), 56% in English Language Arts (district 82%, state 70%), and 39% in Social Studies (district 71%, state 55%). A concerning trend is the decline in math proficiency from 6th grade (56%) to 8th grade (32%).
On a positive note, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1, suggesting smaller class sizes and potential for individualized attention. Additionally, the school reported a 0% dropout rate, which is excellent compared to the district (1.6%) and state (3.1%) averages. Chronic absenteeism stands at 19.0%, higher than the district average of 11.6% but below the state average of 22.5%. While academic performance is a challenge, the school's low dropout rate and small class sizes are encouraging signs for families considering this school.
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