S. P. Arnett Middle School
Tel:
(337)217-4630
- S. P. Arnett Middle School serves 430 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 71% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- S. P. Arnett Middle School's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 430 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- S. P. Arnett Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of S. P. Arnett Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #334 out of 1,277 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| Black | 21% | 44% |
| White | 74% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calcasieu Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to S. P. Arnett Middle School is Westlake High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Westlake High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Westwood Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Westlake Westwood Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 472 students
1.0 miles
1900 Sampson Street
Westlake, LA 70669
(337)217-4940 1.0 PK-2 472 - Westlake Western Heights Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 405 students
1.2 miles
1100 Elizabeth Street
Westlake, LA 70669
(337)217-4930 1.2 3-5 405 - Westlake Westlake High School Grades: 8-12 | 538 students
1.4 miles
1000 Garden Drive
Westlake, LA 70669
(337)217-4950 1.4 8-12 538 - Lake Charles Barbe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 298 students
2.9 miles
400 Penn Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337)217-4660 2.9 PK-5 298 - Lake Charles Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 205 students
3.0 miles
1400 Opelousas Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337)217-4750 3.0 3-5 205
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