Serving 204 students in grades 6-8, Port Allen 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Port Allen Middle School serves the southern part of its school district in Port Allen, LA, covering an area of approximately 69.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 6.1 miles and the furthest edge reaching 13.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Port Allen Middle School's student population of 204 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Port Allen 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 Port Allen Middle School is 0.40, 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
#827 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
76%
42%
White
13%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Allen Middle School's ranking?
Port Allen Middle School is ranked #827 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Port Allen Middle School often compared to?
Port Allen Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brusly Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Port Allen Middle School?
204 students attend Port Allen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Port Allen Middle School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port Allen Middle School?
Port Allen Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Port Allen Middle School offer ?
Port Allen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Allen Middle School part of?
Port Allen Middle School is part of West Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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