For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 760 students in 71302, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 71302, LA are Poland Junior High School and Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71302 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71302, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71302, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poland Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3348 Highway 457
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-9224
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-9224
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Jones Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-6241
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-6241
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
71302, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
E. C. Hayes Exceptional School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4020 Aaron Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-3857
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-3857
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
4020 Aaron Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-0031
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-0031
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Learning Effective Attitudes & Discipline Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4645 Lincoln Rd
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-0685
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-0685
Gr: K-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
3111 Jones Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 449-3358
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 449-3358
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3111 Jones Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 443-9093
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 443-9093
Gr: 6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 71302, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 71302, LA include Poland Junior High School and Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71302?
2 public middle schools are located in 71302.
What is the racial composition of students in 71302?
71302 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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