Below Average
#1040 of 1,288 schools in LA
Loranger Middle School
Middle School · Tangipahoa Parish · Loranger, LA
A Tangipahoa Parish middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 469, Loranger, LA 70446
- Math 22% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Loranger Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 45 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Loranger 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,532/100K
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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
$75,216
Median home value
$205,100
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Tangipahoa Parish
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amite Westside Middle MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 5–8 | Not available | 289 | Compare → |
| Greenville Park Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 4–8 | Not available | 453 | Compare → |
| Jewel M. Sumner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 322 | Compare → |
| Natalbany MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 4–8 | Not available | 379 | 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.
Tangipahoa Parish
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #17 of 32
- District spending per student
- $12,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Loranger Middle School is listed in Tangipahoa Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loranger Middle School
Loranger Middle School is a public middle school in Loranger, LA, part of Tangipahoa Parish, serving approximately 593 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,040 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Loranger Middle School
What grades does Loranger Middle School serve?
Loranger Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Loranger Middle School?
Loranger Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loranger Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loranger Middle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Loranger Middle School rank in LA?
Loranger Middle School ranks #1,040 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Loranger Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Loranger Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Loranger Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loranger Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Loranger Middle School a charter school?
No, Loranger Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Loranger Middle School a Title I school?
No, Loranger Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loranger Middle School?
61.4% of students at Loranger 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.4%
- Phone
- (985) 878-9455
- Area population (ZIP 70446)
- 6,871
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 70446; 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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