Serving 413 students in grades 4-8, Rene A. Rost 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 20:1 is higher 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: 4-8
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rene A. Rost Middle School's student population of 413 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rene A. Rost Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rene A. Rost 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
#344 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
14%
41%
White
75%
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
69%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rene A. Rost Middle School's ranking?
Rene A. Rost Middle School is ranked #344 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Rene A. Rost Middle School often compared to?
Rene A. Rost Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J.h. Williams Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Rene A. Rost Middle School?
413 students attend Rene A. Rost Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Rene A. Rost Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rene A. Rost Middle School?
Rene A. Rost Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rene A. Rost Middle School offer ?
Rene A. Rost Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Rene A. Rost Middle School part of?
Rene A. Rost Middle School is part of Vermilion Parish School District.
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