Below Average
#1117 of 1,288 schools in LA
Griffin Middle School Academy
Middle School · East Carroll Parish · Lake Providence, LA
An East Carroll Parish middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1205 Gould Street, Lake Providence, LA 71254
- Math 8% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Griffin Middle School Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Griffin Middle School Academy 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,209/100K
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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
$25,987
Median home value
$75,600
Median rent
$767/mo
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
38.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71254; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
East Carroll Parish
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,240NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 47.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Griffin Middle School Academy is listed in East Carroll Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Griffin Middle School Academy
Griffin Middle School Academy is a public middle school in Lake Providence, LA, part of East Carroll Parish, serving approximately 172 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,117 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Griffin Middle School Academy
What grades does Griffin Middle School Academy serve?
Griffin Middle School Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Griffin Middle School Academy?
Griffin Middle School Academy has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffin Middle School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Griffin Middle School Academy is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Griffin Middle School Academy rank in LA?
Griffin Middle School Academy ranks #1,117 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Griffin Middle School Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Griffin Middle School Academy 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 Griffin Middle School Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Griffin Middle School Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Griffin Middle School Academy a charter school?
No, Griffin Middle School Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Griffin Middle School Academy a Title I school?
No, Griffin Middle School Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Griffin Middle School Academy?
86.6% of students at Griffin Middle School Academy 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
- 172
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- East Carroll Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (318) 559-1395
- Area population (ZIP 71254)
- 6,500
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 71254; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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