Summary:
The two middle schools in zip code 71301 (Alexandria, LA), Scott M. Brame Middle School and Alexandria Middle Magnet School, serve grades 6 through 8 within the Rapides Parish school district, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 76th percentile statewide.
Scott M. Brame Middle School is the clear standout, earning a 3-star rating and ranking 187th out of 452 Louisiana middle schools (59th percentile) for the 2025-2026 school year. It significantly outperforms Alexandria Middle Magnet School in every academic subject, with overall math proficiency at 63% versus 42%, and English Language Arts proficiency at 74% versus 65%. Brame also boasts a much lower dropout rate of 1.3% compared to Alexandria's 5.7%, which is nearly double the district average. A notable highlight is Brame's 7th-grade math performance, where 74% of students are proficient, exceeding both district and state averages. Furthermore, Brame offers Algebra I acceleration, with students achieving a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the End-of-Course exam, far surpassing district and state averages.
Despite its "Magnet" designation, Alexandria Middle Magnet School faces significant challenges, earning only a 1-star rating and ranking in the bottom quarter of the state (346th out of 452). Its academic performance is notably low, with social studies proficiency at just 36% compared to Brame's 59%. While Brame shows a clear upward trajectory in its state rank and math scores, Alexandria's math proficiency has shown volatility. Both schools share a common challenge with chronic absenteeism, with rates of 23.7% at Brame and 21.6% at Alexandria, both above the district average of 17.5%. This is a key area of concern for families in the area, as high absenteeism is linked to lower achievement and higher dropout rates.
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