Serving 610 students in grades 5-8, Loranger 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 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 5-8
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Loranger Middle School's student population of 610 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Loranger 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 Loranger Middle School is 0.59, 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
#747 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
30%
41%
White
56%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loranger Middle School's ranking?
Loranger Middle School is ranked #747 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Loranger Middle School often compared to?
Loranger Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jewel M. Sumner Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Loranger Middle School?
610 students attend Loranger Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Loranger Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loranger Middle School?
Loranger Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Loranger Middle School offer ?
Loranger Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Loranger Middle School part of?
Loranger Middle School is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.
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