Middle Schools in Washington Parish

The two middle schools located in Washington Parish, Louisiana are Franklinton Elementary School and Franklinton Junior High School. Both schools serve a diverse student population, with Franklinton Junior High School consistently outperforming Franklinton Elementary School in key academic metrics like English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates.

While the schools' performance is generally on par with or slightly below the Washington Parish and Louisiana state averages, Franklinton Junior High School stands out with its stronger academic results, particularly in English Language Arts. Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which could contribute to their ability to provide more individualized attention and support for students. However, the high rates of free and reduced lunch at both schools, over 60% and 58% respectively, indicate a significant population of economically disadvantaged students that may require additional resources and targeted interventions.

Overall, the data suggests that while the middle schools in Washington Parish are performing reasonably well, there are opportunities for improvement, particularly in Mathematics proficiency. Identifying and addressing the root causes of lower Mathematics scores, as well as ensuring equitable access to educational resources for all students, regardless of their background, could be focus areas for the schools and the district to enhance the educational outcomes for middle school students in the region.