Serving 176 students in grades 5-8, Plaisance Middle School ranks in the top 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 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plaisance Elementary School serves the west part of its school district in Opelousas, LA, covering an area of approximately 67.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plaisance Middle School's student population of 176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1920
School Calendar
School Motto
Every day, Every student matters at Plaisance Middle School
School Rankings
Plaisance Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plaisance Middle School is 0.46, 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
#613 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
School colors not explicitly provided
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plaisance Middle School's ranking?
Plaisance Middle School is ranked #613 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Plaisance Middle School often compared to?
Plaisance Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Port Barre Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Opelousas Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Plaisance Middle School?
176 students attend Plaisance Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Plaisance Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plaisance Middle School?
Plaisance Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plaisance Middle School offer ?
Plaisance Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plaisance Middle School part of?
Plaisance Middle School is part of St. Landry Parish School District.
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