Summary:
This analysis examines three public middle schools (Grades 6-8) in Sulphur, Louisiana (zip code 70663), all part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the top 30% of Louisiana districts.
W. W. Lewis Middle School is the largest school and a consistent high-performer, maintaining a 4-star rating for three years and ranking in the top 15% of Louisiana middle schools. It excels in advanced math, achieving a 99% proficiency rate in Algebra I. Maplewood Middle School is the rising star, showing dramatic improvement from a 3-star to a 4-star rating in just two years, now leading the area in English Language Arts (86%) and Social Studies (79%) proficiency. It also boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (11.8%) and the smallest student-teacher ratio (9.5:1). LeBlanc Middle School is the smallest school and struggles the most, with a 3-star rating and the lowest test scores across all subjects, though it achieved a perfect 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I in 2024-2025.
Key takeaways include a strong link between attendance and performance: LeBlanc has the highest chronic absenteeism (24.8%) and lowest scores, while Maplewood has the lowest absenteeism and highest scores. School size does not predict success, as the largest school (W. W. Lewis) and medium-sized school (Maplewood) both outperform the smallest (LeBlanc). For parents, Maplewood offers the best overall academic growth and attendance, W. W. Lewis provides consistent excellence and advanced math opportunities, and LeBlanc shows potential in specific areas but faces broader challenges.
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