Serving 757 students in grades 6-8, W. W. Lewis 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 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: W. W. Lewis Middle School serves the southwest part of Sulphur, LA, covering an area of approximately 112.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive time of 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 14.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
W. W. Lewis Middle School's student population of 757 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
W. W. Lewis Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. W. Lewis Middle School is 0.44, 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
#314 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Gray
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. W. Lewis Middle School's ranking?
W. W. Lewis Middle School is ranked #314 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are W. W. Lewis Middle School often compared to?
W. W. Lewis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maplewood Middle School, Leblanc Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend W. W. Lewis Middle School?
757 students attend W. W. Lewis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of W. W. Lewis Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W. W. Lewis Middle School?
W. W. Lewis Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does W. W. Lewis Middle School offer ?
W. W. Lewis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W. W. Lewis Middle School part of?
W. W. Lewis Middle School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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