Lowery Middle School

Lowery Middle School is a regular public school located in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, within Ascension Parish. Situated on Hwy 1 South at address 2389-A, the school serves students from grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment of 272 students and a student-teacher ratio of 7.2:1. The teaching staff includes 38 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to their pupils.

According to MySchoolScout’s rating system, Lowery Middle School has received a score of 3.4 out of 10, placing it in the 11th percentile among Louisiana schools with a state ranking of #1151 out of 1290. The academic performance data shows that only 12% of students are proficient or above when combining ELA and math scores; specifically, 32% are proficient in English Language Arts/Reading and just 18% are proficient in Math. While the school may be focusing on student development rather than solely on test scores, it is clear there is room for academic growth.

Lowery Middle School sits in a rural setting near the town of Donaldsonville, offering a close-knit community atmosphere where students can benefit from individualized attention and support.

While current test scores at Lowery Middle School 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 7.2:1, Lowery Middle School 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.

Located in a rural area, Lowery Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.