Moss Bluff Middle School
Moss Bluff Middle School serves 817 students in grades 6-8.
Moss Bluff Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 817 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moss Bluff Middle School's student population of 817 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
817 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Moss Bluff Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Moss Bluff Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
11%
42%
White
80%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Moss Bluff Middle School?
817 students attend Moss Bluff Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Moss Bluff Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moss Bluff Middle School?
Moss Bluff Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Moss Bluff Middle School offer ?
Moss Bluff Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Moss Bluff Middle School part of?
Moss Bluff Middle School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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