Griffin Middle School Academy
Tel:
(318)559-1395
- Griffin Middle School Academy serves 242 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 23% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
School Overview
- Griffin Middle School Academy's student population of 242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 242 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Griffin Middle School Academy's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Griffin Middle School Academy is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #924 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Black | 100% | 44% |
| White | n/a | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Carroll Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Griffin Middle School Academy is General Trass High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Monticello High School (4.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Southside Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lake Providence Southside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 542 students
0.1 miles
1307 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318)559-0325 0.1 PK-5 542 - Lake Providence General Trass High School Grades: 9-12 | 265 students
0.5 miles
700 Martin Luther King Drive
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318)559-1984 0.5 9-12 265 - Lake Providence Monticello High School Grades: K-12 | 240 students
4.0 miles
1046 Highway 577
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318)552-6366 4.0 K-12 240 - Oak Grove Oak Grove High School Grades: 6-12 | 470 students
12.9 miles
501 West Main
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318)428-2308 12.9 6-12 470 - Oak Grove Oak Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 455 students
13.0 miles
206 Tiger Drive
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318)428-4810 13.0 PK-5 455
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