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#695 of 1,288 schools in LA
Opelousas Middle School
Middle School · St. Landry Parish · Opelousas, LA
A St. Landry Parish middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
409 East South Street, Opelousas, LA 70571
- Math 7% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs LA 42% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Opelousas Middle School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Opelousas 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,414/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creswell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 5–6 | 0.9 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Opelousas Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Js Clark Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Arnaudville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 5–8 | Not available | 185 | 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.
St. Landry Parish
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #14 of 32
- District spending per student
- $14,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Opelousas Middle School is listed in St. Landry Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Opelousas Middle School
Opelousas Middle School is a public middle school in Opelousas, LA, part of St. Landry Parish, serving approximately 187 students in grades 5th-6th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #695 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Opelousas Middle School
What grades does Opelousas Middle School serve?
Opelousas Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Opelousas Middle School?
Opelousas Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opelousas Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Opelousas Middle School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Opelousas Middle School rank in LA?
Opelousas Middle School ranks #695 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Opelousas Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Opelousas Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Opelousas Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Opelousas Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Opelousas Middle School a charter school?
No, Opelousas Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Opelousas Middle School a Title I school?
No, Opelousas Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Opelousas Middle School?
93.6% of students at Opelousas 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- St. Landry Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (337) 942-8127
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.
- 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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