Summary:
In zip code 70722, there is one middle school, East Feliciana Middle School, serving grades 7 and 8 in the rural community of Clinton, Louisiana, with a total enrollment of 137 students.
East Feliciana Middle School is a school of stark contrasts. On one hand, it boasts a standout performance in English I, with 94% of students scoring proficient—far exceeding both the East Feliciana Parish district (75%) and the state (66%). The school also has a very low chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.7%, less than half the state average of 22.5%, and an excellent student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1, allowing for more individualized attention. On the other hand, overall academic proficiency in core subjects lags behind state averages, with only 50% proficient in math, 55% in English Language Arts, and a concerning 31% in Social Studies. The school has consistently held a 1-star rating from the state, ranking in the 21st percentile for the 2025-2026 school year.
A deeper look reveals a significant 7th to 8th grade drop-off in performance. While 7th graders actually exceed the state average in math (63% vs. 65%), 8th grade math proficiency plummets to 37%, well below the state average. A similar decline is seen in ELA and Social Studies. This pattern, combined with the school's high rate of economic disadvantage (84.67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch), suggests that while the school fosters a positive, engaged culture, it may need more targeted instructional support to help students transition to more advanced coursework and boost overall achievement.
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