Summary:
In zip code 70533, there is one middle school, Erath Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Erath, Louisiana area, which is part of the highly-rated Vermilion Parish school district.
Erath Middle School is a standout performer, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 91st percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year. The school significantly outperforms both district and state averages in every subject, with 87% of students proficient in math, 93% in English Language Arts, and 75% in social studies. Notably, 8th graders achieve a remarkable 91% proficiency in math, which is 39 percentage points higher than the state average. The school also boasts an exceptionally low dropout rate of just 0.6%, far below the state average of 3.1%.
Despite these strong academic results, the school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 24.7%, which is slightly above the state average of 22.5%. This presents an interesting area for potential improvement, as the school's effective instruction appears to help even some absent students maintain proficiency. Overall, Erath Middle School demonstrates a clear upward trend in performance as students progress through grades, and it has shown strong year-over-year improvement in both math and English, making it an excellent choice for families in the 70533 area.
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