Serving 370 students in grades 6-8, S. P. Arnett Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
S. P. Arnett Middle School's student population of 370 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
S. P. Arnett Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S. P. Arnett Middle School is 0.39, 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
#534 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
14%
41%
White
77%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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 S. P. Arnett Middle School's ranking?
S. P. Arnett Middle School is ranked #534 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend S. P. Arnett Middle School?
370 students attend S. P. Arnett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of S. P. Arnett Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S. P. Arnett Middle School?
S. P. Arnett Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does S. P. Arnett Middle School offer ?
S. P. Arnett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is S. P. Arnett Middle School part of?
S. P. Arnett Middle School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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