Serving 277 students in grades 6-8, Lowery 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 12% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lowery Middle School serves the southwest part of its school district in Donaldsonville, LA, covering an area of approximately 56.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive time of 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lowery Middle School's student population of 277 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence. providing quality experiences every day
School Rankings
Lowery 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 Lowery Middle School is 0.08, 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
#1045 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
96%
42%
White
1%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.3%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue and Yellow Gold
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowery Middle School's ranking?
Lowery Middle School is ranked #1045 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lowery Middle School?
277 students attend Lowery Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lowery Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowery Middle School?
Lowery Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lowery Middle School offer ?
Lowery Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lowery Middle School part of?
Lowery Middle School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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