Armstrong Middle School
Armstrong Middle School serves 342 students in grades 6-8.
Armstrong Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Armstrong Middle School's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Armstrong Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Armstrong Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#773 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
44%
42%
White
45%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Armstrong Middle School?
342 students attend Armstrong Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Armstrong Middle School students are White, 44% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Armstrong Middle School?
Armstrong Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Armstrong Middle School offer ?
Armstrong Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Armstrong Middle School part of?
Armstrong Middle School is part of Acadia Parish School District.
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