Excellent
#124 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 10% in state
Northwestern Middle School
Middle School · Zachary Community School District · Zachary, LA
A Zachary Community School District middle school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5200 East Central Avenue, Zachary, LA 70791
- Math 61% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwestern Middle School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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 37 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Northwestern 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,353/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Zachary), 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
$80,243
Median home value
$269,800
Median rent
$1,389/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70791; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 161 | 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.
Zachary Community School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,935NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwestern Middle School is listed in Zachary Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwestern Middle School
Northwestern Middle School is a public middle school in Zachary, LA, part of Zachary Community School District, serving approximately 873 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwestern Middle School
What grades does Northwestern Middle School serve?
Northwestern Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Northwestern Middle School?
Northwestern Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 873 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwestern Middle School rank in LA?
Northwestern Middle School ranks #124 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Northwestern Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northwestern Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Northwestern Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwestern Middle School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northwestern Middle School a charter school?
No, Northwestern Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwestern Middle School a Title I school?
No, Northwestern Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwestern Middle School?
55.4% of students at Northwestern 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 873
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (225) 654-9201
- Area population (ZIP 70791)
- 30,097
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 70791; 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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