Central Middle School vs. East Ascension High School
Should you attend Central Middle School or East Ascension High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
East Ascension High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 708 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 2,157 students in grades 9-12, East Ascension High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
708 students
2,157 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
154 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#222 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Graduation Rate
n/a
87%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
227
-
Grade 7 Students
233
-
Grade 8 Students
248
-
Grade 9 Students
-
614
Grade 10 Students
-
571
Grade 11 Students
-
566
Grade 12 Students
-
406
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
19%
17%
% Black
29%
48%
% White
46%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
