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Delhi Middle School

Middle School · Richland Parish · Delhi, LA

A Richland Parish middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

106 Toombs Street, Delhi, LA 71232

  • Math 4% vs LA 31% (2025)
  • Reading 14% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.2Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4.3% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13.7% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-29.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.2 pts
Overall Proficiency9% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-22.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$13,896
Chronic Absenteeism15.2%

Students at Delhi Middle School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency4%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
31%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency14%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 9% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
4%
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Delhi 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,010

Median home value

$118,800

Median rent

$907/mo

College educated

12.5%

Homeownership

69.4%

Poverty rate

20.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Delhi Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–122.6 mi653Compare →
Mangham Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.06–8Not available199Compare →
Rayville Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.46–8Not available153Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Richland Parish

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#9 of 11
District spending per student
$13,896NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Delhi Middle School is listed in Richland Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Delhi Middle School

Delhi Middle School is a public middle school in Delhi, LA, part of Richland Parish, serving approximately 99 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,167 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Delhi Middle School

What grades does Delhi Middle School serve?

Delhi Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Delhi Middle School?

Delhi Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Delhi Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Delhi Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Delhi Middle School rank in LA?

Delhi Middle School ranks #1,167 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Delhi Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Delhi Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Delhi Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Delhi Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Delhi Middle School a charter school?

No, Delhi Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Delhi Middle School a Title I school?

No, Delhi Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delhi Middle School?

78.8% of students at Delhi 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
99
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Richland Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.2%
Area population (ZIP 71232)
6,003
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
42
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 71232; 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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