Very Good
#427 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 33% in state
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
Middle School · Calcasieu Parish · Lake Charles, LA
A Calcasieu Parish middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2300 Medora, Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Math 12% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
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 22% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 41 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,083/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Charles), 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
$49,545
Median home value
$164,300
Median rent
$938/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Noland Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–10 | 2.2 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Oak Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Moss Bluff Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 864 | Compare → |
| S. P. Arnett Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 378 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Calcasieu Parish
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #27 of 55
- District spending per student
- $17,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School is listed in Calcasieu Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School is a public middle school in Lake Charles, LA, part of Calcasieu Parish, serving approximately 316 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #427 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
What grades does Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School serve?
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School?
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School rank in LA?
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School ranks #427 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School a charter school?
No, Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School?
89.9% of students at Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (318) 217-4710
- Area population (ZIP 70601)
- 31,843
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 70601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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