Griffin Middle School Academy

Griffin Middle School Academy is a public middle school located in the remote rural community of Lake Providence, Louisiana. Serving students from sixth to eighth grade, Griffin Middle has an enrollment of 172 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1 with 18 full-time equivalent teachers. The school’s MySchoolScout rating is 4.1 out of 10, reflecting its current academic standing as the 1017th ranked school in Louisiana based on state rankings.

Griffin Middle School Academy focuses on providing a supportive educational environment for students who are developing their skills and interests during this formative middle school period. The ELA/Reading proficiency rate is at 23%, while the Math proficiency rate stands at 8%. These figures indicate areas where academic support could be strengthened, but they also highlight opportunities for growth.

Situated in a remote rural setting, Griffin Middle School Academy benefits from a close-knit community that values education and supports its students.

With an enrollment of 172 students, Griffin Middle School Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Griffin Middle School Academy are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1, Griffin Middle School Academy offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.