Summary:
In zip code 71232, there is one middle school, Delhi Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in the small town of Delhi, Louisiana, as part of the Richland Parish school district.
Delhi Middle School is a small school with just 91 students and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1, which often allows for more individualized attention. However, the school faces significant academic challenges, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and a state ranking in the bottom 1% of Louisiana middle schools for the 2025-2026 school year. Test proficiency rates are well below state averages, with only 20% of students proficient in Math and 38% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 62% and 70%, respectively. A notable bright spot is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 16.7%, which is lower than both the district (21.1%) and state (22.5%) averages, indicating that students are consistently attending class. Additionally, 92.31% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, highlighting a high level of economic disadvantage that provides important context for the school's performance.
An interesting finding is the "7th grade bump" in English Language Arts, where proficiency jumps from 25% in 6th grade to 40% in 7th grade, suggesting a potentially effective teacher or program at that grade level. However, Social Studies is a consistent weakness across all grades, with proficiency rates ranging from just 15% to 20%, far below state averages. The school's state ranking has also been in steady decline over the past three years, dropping from the 8th percentile to the 1st percentile, indicating it is falling further behind other schools in Louisiana. While the low student-teacher ratio and good attendance are positive foundations, the school clearly needs targeted support to improve instruction and outcomes, particularly in Math and Social Studies.
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