The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55-59%
66%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
1%
Asian
(09-10)1%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
3%
Black
(09-10)67%
46%
White
(09-10)31%
48%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
76%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average).
How many students attend Plain Dealing Middle School?
98 students attend Plain Dealing Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Plain Dealing Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Plain Dealing Middle School offer ?
Plain Dealing Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Plain Dealing Middle School part of?
Plain Dealing Middle School is part of Bossier Parish School District.
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