Summary:
In zip code 70529, there is one middle school, Judice Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Duson, LA, with an enrollment of 442 students as part of the Lafayette Parish school district.
Judice Middle School presents a mixed picture of performance. The school has a notably low dropout rate of 1.2%, far better than the district (2.9%) and state (3.1%) averages. However, it struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.7%, which exceeds both the district (24.0%) and state (22.5%) averages. Academically, the school's overall proficiency in Math (64%) and English Language Arts (71%) for the 2025-2026 school year is slightly below the district averages but close to or above state averages. Social Studies is a clear weakness, with only 52% of students proficient, which is 8 points below the district average. The school's state ranking has been declining, moving from the 55th percentile in 2023-2024 to a projected 49th percentile for 2025-2026.
Several grade-level trends stand out. While overall Social Studies scores are low, 8th graders achieved a strong 68% proficiency rate, outperforming both the district and state. Conversely, 7th grade ELA is a major concern, with only 63% proficiency—11 points below the district average. Math proficiency is solid in 6th (67%) and 7th (70%) grades but drops sharply to 53% in 8th grade. On a positive note, the school showed year-over-year improvement in Math, rising from 58% to 64% proficiency. With over 61% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which provides important context for its performance.
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