Summary:
In zip code 70447 (Madisonville, LA), there is one middle school, Madisonville Junior High School, serving grades 7 and 8 with a total enrollment of 647 students as part of the St. Tammany Parish school district.
Madisonville Junior High School is a standout institution, consistently ranking in the top 10% of Louisiana middle schools for three consecutive years (90th, 91st, and 92nd percentiles). Its academic performance is exceptional across all subjects, with 2025-2026 LEAP proficiency rates significantly exceeding both district and state averages: 90% in English Language Arts (vs. 79% district and 70% state), 79% in Mathematics (vs. 66% district and 58.5% state), and 80% in Social Studies (vs. 66% district and 55% state). The school also boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1 and a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 21.17%, indicating a supportive community context.
Key metrics highlight the school's strong engagement and stability. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 16.1% is well below the district (21.2%) and state (22.5%) averages, while its dropout rate of 0.6% is dramatically lower than the district (3.5%) and state (3.1%). One interesting internal trend is a slight "math gap" between grades, with 81% of 7th graders proficient in math compared to 77% of 8th graders—a difference worth monitoring. Overall, Madisonville Junior High School demonstrates sustained excellence, making it a top-tier choice for families in the area.
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