Summary:
In zip code 70711, which serves the Albany, Louisiana area, there is one middle school, Albany Middle School, serving grades 5 through 8 with an enrollment of 603 students.
Albany Middle School is a standout academic performer, having achieved a 5-star rating and ranking 36th out of 452 middle schools in Louisiana (92nd percentile) for the 2025-2026 school year. This represents a remarkable leap from its previous 4-star ratings and 79th-80th percentile rankings. The school outperforms both the Livingston Parish district and state averages in all core subjects, with 85% proficiency in Mathematics, 86% in English Language Arts, and 72% in Social Studies. This high performance is particularly notable given that 80.1% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, indicating the school effectively supports students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 19.7% is significantly higher than the district average of 13.3%, a point of concern that contrasts with its academic success.
While overall performance is strong, there are variations by grade and subject. For instance, 6th-grade Mathematics sees 93% proficiency, while 5th-grade Social Studies proficiency (58%) falls below the district average (64%). The school's dropout rate of 0.6% is well below the state average of 3.1% but higher than the district's 0.2%. The student-teacher ratio is 16.1. For parents, Albany Middle School offers a high-quality education with a track record of rapid improvement, though the elevated chronic absenteeism rate is worth investigating further.
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