Serving 928 students in grades 6-8, Woodlawn Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 928 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodlawn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Woodlawn Middle School's student population of 928 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
928 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodlawn Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodlawn Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#659 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
58%
42%
White
20%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodlawn Middle School's ranking?
Woodlawn Middle School is ranked #659 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Woodlawn Middle School often compared to?
Woodlawn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherwood Middle Academic Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Woodlawn Middle School?
928 students attend Woodlawn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Woodlawn Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodlawn Middle School?
Woodlawn Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Woodlawn Middle School offer ?
Woodlawn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Woodlawn Middle School part of?
Woodlawn Middle School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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