Summary:
In zip code 70774, there is one middle school, St. Amant Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Saint Amant, Louisiana, a community within the highly-rated Ascension Parish school district.
St. Amant Middle School is a standout performer, consistently earning a 4-star rating from the state and ranking in the 78th percentile (98th out of 452 schools) for the 2025-2026 school year. The school significantly outperforms the state average in all core subjects, with 79% of students proficient in Math, 83% in English Language Arts, and 69% in Social Studies. These strong results are particularly impressive given that over half of the student body (55.45%) comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, suggesting the school is highly effective at supporting all learners. The school also boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1, which allows for more individualized attention.
Two of the school's most compelling strengths are its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.3%—a fraction of the state average of 22.5%—and a low dropout rate of 1.1%. These figures point to a positive, engaging school environment where students are motivated to attend and succeed. While overall performance is excellent, there are two areas for attention: 8th-grade math proficiency drops significantly to 64% from over 80% in 6th and 7th grades, and Social Studies scores, while above the state average, are slightly below the district average. Overall, St. Amant Middle School provides a high-quality, supportive education that consistently delivers strong academic results.
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