Summary:
In zip code 71483, there is one middle school, Winnfield Middle School, serving grades 5 through 8 with 325 students in the Winnfield area of Louisiana.
Winnfield Middle School is a school showing clear signs of improvement, but it also faces a major challenge with student attendance. The school has climbed in its state ranking from the 22nd percentile in 2024-2025 to the 38th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 2-star rating. This upward trend is a positive sign for parents. However, the school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 39.1%, which is nearly double the state average. This means a large number of students are missing significant amounts of class time, which likely explains why overall test scores still trail the state average. On a positive note, the school has a 0% dropout rate, which is excellent. The school is part of the Winn Parish school district, which is ranked 61st out of 116 districts in Louisiana.
Academically, the school shows a mixed picture. English Language Arts is a relative strength, with 61% of students proficient, which is only 9 points behind the state average and actually beats the district average. Mathematics (46% proficient) and Social Studies (48% proficient) are weaker areas. A standout group is the 7th-grade class, which achieved the highest proficiency rates in both Math (61%) and English Language Arts (68%). The school also serves a high-poverty community, with 76.92% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. Despite its challenges, Winnfield Middle School outperforms its district in several key areas, making it a relative bright spot within the Winn Parish school system.
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