Summary:
In zip code 70380, there is one middle school, Morgan City Junior High School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Morgan City, Louisiana, with a total enrollment of 412 students.
Morgan City Junior High School presents a mixed picture of performance. Academically, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Louisiana middle schools over the past three years, earning a 1-star rating. Its overall test scores in 2025-2026 lag behind both the St. Mary Parish district and state averages in every subject, with only 47% proficient in Mathematics, 60% in English Language Arts, and 41% in Social Studies. However, the school shows a remarkable strength in advanced math, with 100% of students proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding the district (67%) and state (65%). On a positive note, the school excels in non-academic areas, boasting a low chronic absenteeism rate of 12.4% and a 0% dropout rate, both significantly better than district and state averages.
Key takeaways for parents include a notable dichotomy in academic performance: while Social Studies scores are a consistent weakness, particularly in 7th grade where only 31% are proficient, the school's Algebra I program is exceptional. There is also encouraging year-over-year improvement in overall math proficiency, which rose from 39% to 47%. The school serves a majority economically disadvantaged student body, with 67.23% eligible for free or reduced lunch, and maintains a reasonable student-teacher ratio of 14.4. Despite its low academic rankings, the strong attendance and retention rates suggest a safe and engaging school environment that provides a solid foundation for future growth.
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