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Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School vs. Abita Springs Middle School

Should you attend Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School or Abita Springs Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
133 Pine Creek Drive
Madisonville, LA 70447
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Abita Springs Middle School
72079 Maple Street
Abita Springs, LA 70420
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Abita Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,466 students in grades 3-6, Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 438 students in grades 4-6, Abita Springs Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-6
4-6
Total Students
1,466 students
438 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Abita Springs Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Abita Springs Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Abita Springs Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Abita Springs Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#85 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 10%)
#203 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Abita Springs Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 10% in LA)
44%
(Top 30% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Tammany Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Abita Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Tammany Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 10% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 10% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Tammany Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Abita Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Tammany Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Top 10% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Top 20% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Tammany Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Abita Springs Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Tammany Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Abita Springs Middle School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
347
-
Grade 4 Students
387
143
Grade 5 Students
390
152
Grade 6 Students
342
143

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the St. Tammany Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Abita Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the St. Tammany Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Tammany Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Abita Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Tammany Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Tammany Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Abita Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Tammany Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Tammany Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Abita Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Tammany Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
84%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Tammany Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Abita Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Tammany Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Tammany Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Abita Springs Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Tammany Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Abita Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Tammany Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Abita Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Tammany Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Tammany Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Abita Springs Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Tammany Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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