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#755 of 1,288 schools in LA
Winnfield Middle School
Middle School · Winn Parish · Winnfield, LA
A Winn Parish middle school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
685 Thomas Mill Road, Winnfield, LA 71483
- Math 29% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winnfield Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
79.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Winnfield 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,955/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winnfield), 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
$49,928
Median home value
$119,600
Median rent
$607/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71483; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Winn Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 316 | Compare → |
| Dodson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 303 | 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.
Winn Parish
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winnfield Middle School is listed in Winn Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winnfield Middle School
Winnfield Middle School is a public middle school in Winnfield, LA, part of Winn Parish, serving approximately 385 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #755 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winnfield Middle School
What grades does Winnfield Middle School serve?
Winnfield Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Winnfield Middle School?
Winnfield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winnfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winnfield 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 Winnfield Middle School rank in LA?
Winnfield Middle School ranks #755 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Winnfield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Winnfield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Winnfield Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winnfield Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Winnfield Middle School a charter school?
No, Winnfield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winnfield Middle School a Title I school?
No, Winnfield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winnfield Middle School?
79.2% of students at Winnfield 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
- 385
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Winn Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (318) 628-2765
- Area population (ZIP 71483)
- 9,360
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 71483; 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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