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#823 of 1,288 schools in LA
I.a. Lewis School
Middle School · Lincoln Parish · Ruston, LA
A Lincoln Parish middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Mitchell Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270
- Math 37% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs LA 41% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at I.a. Lewis School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where I.a. Lewis 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,383/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ruston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,599
Median home value
$218,600
Median rent
$819/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
49.6%
Poverty rate
32.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71270; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 2–12 | 0.9 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Bethel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–11 | 1.3 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.3 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 701 | Compare → |
| Cedar Creek SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 636 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lincoln Parish
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
I.a. Lewis School is listed in Lincoln Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About I.a. Lewis School
I.a. Lewis School is a public middle school in Ruston, LA, part of Lincoln Parish, serving approximately 283 students in grades 6th-6th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #823 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about I.a. Lewis School
What grades does I.a. Lewis School serve?
I.a. Lewis School serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend I.a. Lewis School?
I.a. Lewis School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at I.a. Lewis School?
The student-teacher ratio at I.a. Lewis School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does I.a. Lewis School rank in LA?
I.a. Lewis School ranks #823 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is I.a. Lewis School's MySchoolScout rating?
I.a. Lewis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 I.a. Lewis School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, I.a. Lewis School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is I.a. Lewis School a charter school?
No, I.a. Lewis School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is I.a. Lewis School a Title I school?
No, I.a. Lewis School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for I.a. Lewis School?
54.8% of students at I.a. Lewis 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lincoln Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (318) 255-5963
- Area population (ZIP 71270)
- 32,747
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 28.4
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 71270; 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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