Serving 399 students in grades 6-8, Leblanc Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leblanc Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Leblanc Middle School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leblanc Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leblanc Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#643 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
12%
41%
White
75%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leblanc Middle School's ranking?
Leblanc Middle School is ranked #643 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Leblanc Middle School often compared to?
Leblanc Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W. W. Lewis Middle School, Maplewood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Leblanc Middle School?
399 students attend Leblanc Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Leblanc Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leblanc Middle School?
Leblanc Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leblanc Middle School offer ?
Leblanc Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Leblanc Middle School part of?
Leblanc Middle School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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