Vinton Middle School
Tel:
(337) 217-4720
- Vinton Middle School serves 231 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Vinton Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Vinton Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Vinton Middle School's student population of 231 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 231 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Vinton Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Vinton Middle School is 0.46, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #330 out of 1277 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 64% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | 18% | 43% |
| White | 71% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calcasieu Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vinton Middle School is Vinton High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Starks High School (9.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Vinton Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vinton Vinton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 516 students
0.2 miles
1610 Hampton Street
Vinton, LA 70668
(337) 217-4520 0.2 PK-5 516 - Vinton Vinton High School Grades: 9-12 | 271 students
1.0 miles
1603 Grace Street
Vinton, LA 70668
(337) 217-4400 1.0 9-12 271 - Starks Starks High School Grades: PK-12 | 336 students
9.7 miles
137 Highway 10p S
Starks, LA 70661
(337) 217-4820 9.7 PK-12 336 - Orange Lit Cypr-mrceville High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,009 student
10.6 miles
7327 N Hwy 87
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 886-5821 10.6 9-12 1,009 - Orange M B North E C Lrn Center Grades: PK | 269 students
11.0 miles
801 Cordrey
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5434 11.0 PK 269
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