Galvez Middle School vs. Central Middle School
Should you attend Galvez Middle School or Central Middle 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
Galvez Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 804 students in grades 6-8, Galvez Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 64% (which is higher 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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 747 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 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
804 students
747 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#344 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
277
238
Grade 7 Students
254
256
Grade 8 Students
273
253
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
17%
% Black
20%
30%
% White
63%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
