Galvez Middle School vs. Central Middle School
Should I attend Galvez Middle School or Central Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Galvez Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 757 students in grades 6-8, Galvez Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 727 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
757 students
727 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#259 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
257
229
Grade 7 Students
247
243
Grade 8 Students
253
255
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
18%
% Black
21%
31%
% White
62%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%