Summary:
In zip code 70520, there is one middle school, Carencro Middle School, serving grades 5 through 8 in Carencro, Louisiana, with a total enrollment of 585 students.
Carencro Middle School is part of the high-performing Lafayette Parish school district, which ranks in the top 25% of Louisiana districts. However, the school itself significantly underperforms relative to its district, ranking in the bottom 20% of all Louisiana middle schools (13th percentile for the 2025-2026 school year). Academic proficiency rates are well below district and state averages: 39% proficient in Math (district: 71%), 56% in English Language Arts (district: 74%), and 31% in Social Studies (district: 60%). A notable exception is the Algebra I End-of-Course exam, where 100% of tested students were proficient, suggesting strong performance in advanced coursework. Chronic absenteeism is alarmingly high at 40.9%, nearly double the district average of 24.0%, and likely a major factor in low test scores. The school also serves a high-needs population, with 77.61% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Despite these challenges, there are positive signs. The school's dropout rate is very low at 0.7%, significantly better than the district (2.9%) and state (3.1%) averages, indicating the school is effective at keeping students enrolled. English Language Arts is the strongest subject area, while Social Studies is the weakest. The school's state ranking has declined over the past three years, from the 28th percentile to the 13th percentile. For parents, the key takeaway is that Carencro Middle School faces significant academic and attendance hurdles, but shows promise in advanced math and student retention, providing a foundation for potential improvement.
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