Abita Springs Middle School

72079 Maple Street
Abita Springs, LA 70420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 411 students in grades 4-6, Abita Springs Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20% in LA
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Abita Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Abita Springs Middle School's student population of 411 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
411 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Abita Springs Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abita Springs Middle School is 0.42, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#149 out of 1237 schools
(Top 20%)
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42%
29%
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67%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
9%
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Black
12%
42%
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White
75%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
This chart display the diversity score of Abita Springs Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Abita Springs Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abita Springs Middle School's ranking?
Abita Springs Middle School is ranked #149 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Abita Springs Middle School often compared to?
Abita Springs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine View Middle School, Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Abita Springs Middle School?
411 students attend Abita Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Abita Springs Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abita Springs Middle School?
Abita Springs Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Abita Springs Middle School offer ?
Abita Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Abita Springs Middle School part of?
Abita Springs Middle School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.

School Reviews

5   3/21/2020
This school is a great school to come I love this school year than my other school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ava stewart
5   5/21/2012
Abita Middle is an excellent school. Gifted students can attend gifted classes onsite, which is so much less stressful for the student. Also, the teachers are incredible! Everyone I''ve been in contact with at Abita Middle has been so friendly and helpful. I''m so glad we live here!!
- Posted by Parent - andow

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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