Excellent
#25 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 2% in state
Dutchtown Middle School
Middle School · Ascension Parish · Geismar, LA
An Ascension Parish middle school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13078 Hwy 73, Geismar, LA 70734
- Math 70% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dutchtown Middle School score 100% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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 42 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dutchtown 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,422/100K
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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
$124,059
Median home value
$306,200
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| Prairieville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 759 | Compare → |
| Gonzales Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 800 | Compare → |
| Galvez Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 794 | 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.
Ascension Parish
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #5 of 31
- District spending per student
- $14,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dutchtown Middle School is listed in Ascension Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dutchtown Middle School
Dutchtown Middle School is a public middle school in Geismar, LA, part of Ascension Parish, serving approximately 601 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #25 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Dutchtown Middle School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dutchtown Middle School
What grades does Dutchtown Middle School serve?
Dutchtown Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dutchtown Middle School?
Dutchtown Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutchtown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutchtown Middle School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dutchtown Middle School rank in LA?
Dutchtown Middle School ranks #25 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Dutchtown Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dutchtown Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Dutchtown Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dutchtown Middle School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dutchtown Middle School a charter school?
No, Dutchtown Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dutchtown Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dutchtown Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dutchtown Middle School?
36.1% of students at Dutchtown 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
- 601
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ascension Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (225) 391-7800
- Area population (ZIP 70734)
- 9,880
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 70734; 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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