Serving 590 students in grades 5-8, Loranger Middle School 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 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Loranger Middle School serves the eastern part of its school district in Loranger, LA, covering an area of approximately 163.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 11.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Loranger Middle School's student population of 590 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
590 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Be Respectful. Be Compassionate. Be Great.
School Rankings
Loranger Middle School 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 Loranger Middle School is 0.59, 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
#760 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. 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 Loranger Middle School's ranking?
Loranger Middle School is ranked #760 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Loranger Middle School often compared to?
Loranger Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jewel M. Sumner Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Loranger Middle School?
590 students attend Loranger Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Loranger Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Loranger Middle School?
Loranger Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Loranger Middle School offer ?
Loranger Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Loranger Middle School part of?
Loranger Middle School is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.
School Reviews
Review Loranger Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
