Below Average
#1110 of 1,288 schools in LA
Amikids Acadiana
High School · Acadia Parish · Branch, LA
An Acadia Parish high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 292, Branch, LA 70516
- Math 2% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 2% vs LA 44% (2025)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Amikids Acadiana score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2020, to 2% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Amikids Acadiana sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,042/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,607
Median home value
$121,200
Median rent
$1,036/mo
College educated
1.3%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Acadia Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Point High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 535 | Compare → |
| Crowley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 517 | Compare → |
| Iota High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 581 | Compare → |
| Midland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 8–12 | Not available | 310 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Acadia Parish
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #25 of 27
- District spending per student
- $12,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amikids Acadiana is listed in Acadia Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amikids Acadiana
Amikids Acadiana is a public high school in Branch, LA, part of Acadia Parish, serving approximately 35 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,110 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amikids Acadiana
What grades does Amikids Acadiana serve?
Amikids Acadiana serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Amikids Acadiana?
Amikids Acadiana has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
How does Amikids Acadiana rank in LA?
Amikids Acadiana ranks #1,110 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Amikids Acadiana's MySchoolScout rating?
Amikids Acadiana has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Amikids Acadiana?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amikids Acadiana has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Amikids Acadiana a charter school?
No, Amikids Acadiana is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amikids Acadiana a Title I school?
No, Amikids Acadiana is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amikids Acadiana?
91.4% of students at Amikids Acadiana qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Acadia Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (337) 334-4838
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 70516)
- 1,225
- Area median age
- 35.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70516; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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