Very Good
#411 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 32% in state
Calhoun Middle School
Middle School · Ouachita Parish · Calhoun, LA
An Ouachita Parish middle school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
191 Highway 80, Calhoun, LA 71225
- Math 44% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Calhoun Middle School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Calhoun Middle School 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,661/100K
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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
$74,429
Median home value
$215,800
Median rent
$965/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Ouachita Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Hope Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 587 | Compare → |
| Ouachita Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 360 | Compare → |
| Sterlington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 422 | Compare → |
| West Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 700 | 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.
Ouachita Parish
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #7 of 36
- District spending per student
- $13,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Calhoun Middle School is listed in Ouachita Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calhoun Middle School
Calhoun Middle School is a public middle school in Calhoun, LA, part of Ouachita Parish, serving approximately 449 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calhoun Middle School
What grades does Calhoun Middle School serve?
Calhoun Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Calhoun Middle School?
Calhoun Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Middle School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calhoun Middle School rank in LA?
Calhoun Middle School ranks #411 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Calhoun Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Calhoun Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Calhoun Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calhoun Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Calhoun Middle School a charter school?
No, Calhoun Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Calhoun Middle School a Title I school?
No, Calhoun Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calhoun Middle School?
56.1% of students at Calhoun Middle School 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (318) 644-5840
- Area population (ZIP 71225)
- 7,450
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 71225; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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