Middle Schools in St. Tammany Parish

The middle schools in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, serve a diverse population of students from grades 4 through 8, with 19 schools in the district. The schools vary in size, with student populations ranging from 198 to 929, and offer a range of academic programs and extracurricular activities.

Among the standout schools in the district, Tchefuncte Middle School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in both Mathematics (91%) and English Language Arts (92%) across all grades. Other high-performing schools include Mandeville Middle and Lake Harbor Middle School, both of which have over 85% proficiency in Math and ELA. On the other hand, St. Tammany Junior High School stands out as the lowest-performing, with proficiency rates of just 41% in Math and 56% in ELA.

The data reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving a higher percentage of students from low-income families, such as Carolyn Park Middle, tending to have lower proficiency rates. Additionally, the data suggests racial disparities in student performance, with schools with a higher percentage of minority students generally performing worse than those with a majority white student population. These findings highlight the importance of addressing equity and access to quality education across the St. Tammany Parish school district.