Devall Middle School (Closed 2023)

11851 North River Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Devall Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (19-20)
154 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(18-19)
55-59%
64%
(18-19)
80-84%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)
6%
7%
Black
(19-20)
46%
43%
White
(19-20)
46%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
2%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
2%
Source: 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Devall Middle School?
154 students attend Devall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Devall Middle School students are White, 46% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Devall Middle School offer ?
Devall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Devall Middle School part of?
Devall Middle School is part of West Baton Rouge Parish School District.

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