Serving 163 students in grades 6-8, Griffin Middle School Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Griffin Middle School Academy's attendance zone covers the entire Lake Providence, LA school district, encompassing approximately 442.4 square miles. Families may typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 23.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Griffin Middle School Academy's student population of 163 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Education Is First
School Rankings
Griffin Middle School Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griffin Middle School Academy is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1176 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
99%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Griffin Middle School Academy's ranking?
Griffin Middle School Academy is ranked #1176 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Griffin Middle School Academy?
163 students attend Griffin Middle School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Griffin Middle School Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Griffin Middle School Academy?
Griffin Middle School Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Griffin Middle School Academy offer ?
Griffin Middle School Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Griffin Middle School Academy part of?
Griffin Middle School Academy is part of East Carroll Parish School District.
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