Middle Schools in Natchitoches Parish

The Natchitoches Parish school district in Louisiana is home to three middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. While the schools share a geographic location, the data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and student demographics across the institutions.

The standout school in the district is N.S.U. Middle Lab School, which consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Louisiana. With a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, N.S.U. Middle Lab School boasts impressive test scores, with 93% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 94% in English Language Arts, far exceeding the Natchitoches Parish and state averages. The school also serves a more affluent student population, with only 36.52% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to over 94% at the other two middle schools.

In contrast, East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School and Natchitoches Junior High School lag behind in academic performance, often falling below the parish and state proficiency levels in core subjects. These schools also serve predominantly African American student populations, in contrast to the majority white student body at N.S.U. Middle Lab School. The disparities in educational outcomes and resources within the Natchitoches Parish school system highlight the need for further investigation and action to ensure more equitable opportunities for all students in the district.