Is DeQuincy Middle School a good school?

DeQuincy Middle School ranks 163 rd of 449 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend DeQuincy Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended DeQuincy Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of DeQuincy Middle School?

Students at DeQuincy Middle School are 72% White, 22% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of DeQuincy Middle School attend?

Students who attend DeQuincy Middle School usually go on to attend DeQuincy High School

DeQuincy Middle School

Summary:

DeQuincy Middle School is a public middle school serving 212 students in grades 6-8 in DeQuincy, Louisiana, which is part of the Calcasieu Parish school district.

DeQuincy Middle School has consistently ranked in the top half of Louisiana middle schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 163 out of 449 schools. The school performs particularly well for its male students and African American students, ranking in the top 25% and top 20% of Louisiana middle schools, respectively, in recent years. However, its White student performance is in the bottom 40% of the state, and it has a relatively high percentage of students (57.55%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools like Vinton Middle School and S. P. Arnett Middle School.

DeQuincy Middle School outperforms the state average in English Language Arts proficiency across all grades, with 78% of students scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024. However, its Mathematics proficiency, while still above the state average, lags behind the Calcasieu Parish district average. The school's strong performance for certain student subgroups indicates that it has the potential to improve its overall academic outcomes by identifying and replicating the strategies that are working well for these students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1603 W Fourth St
DeQuincy, LA 70633

(337) 217-4770

District: Calcasieu Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
163^rd of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,875

Students who attend DeQuincy Middle School usually attend:

High:

DeQuincy High School

Feeder schools for DeQuincy Middle School:

Elementary:	DeQuincy Elementary School
	DeQuincy Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 212

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.7%

African American:

22.2%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details DeQuincy Middle School ranks better than 63.7% of middle schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 7^th among 11 ranked middle schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.4. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details DeQuincy Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Calcasieu Parish School District. Racial makeup is: White (71.7%), African American (22.2%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at DeQuincy Middle School is 10.1, which is the lowest among 11 middle schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District! (See more...)

Compare DeQuincy Middle School employs 20.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at DeQuincy Middle School is $17,875, which is the 2^nd highest among 11 middle schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

DeQuincy Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks DeQuincy Middle School 163^rd of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See DeQuincy Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Calcasieu Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Calcasieu Parish 34^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for DeQuincy Middle School

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Rank History for all students at DeQuincy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	66.29	153^rd	396	61.4%
2008	74.12	95^th	413	77.0%
2009	71.51	119^th	425	72.0%
2010	69.71	125^th	408	69.4%
2011	74.03	106^th	412	74.3%
2012	74.62	104^th	442	76.5%
2013	75.75	98^th	457	78.6%
2014	65.07	159^th	470	66.2%
2015	59.98	192^nd	482	60.2%
2016	63.65	166^th	435	61.8%
2017	60.74	186^th	437	57.4%
2018	55.43	166^th	411	59.6%
2019	61.68	186^th	449	58.6%
2021	41.29	275^th	459	40.1%
2022	57.48	197^th	460	57.2%
2023	62.15	168^th	465	63.9%
2024	64.40	163^rd	449	63.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at DeQuincy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2021	39.71	118^th	210	43.8%
2022	69.92	35^th	206	83.0%
2023	42.69	113^th	206	45.1%
2024	55.28	69^th	175	60.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at DeQuincy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	61.06	153^rd	403	62.0%
2019	66.03	138^th	430	67.9%
2021	35.37	297^th	455	34.7%
2022	47.29	242^nd	458	47.2%
2023	61.80	156^th	459	66.0%
2024	67.18	134^th	444	69.8%

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Rank History for Female students at DeQuincy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	61.62	171^st	418	59.1%
2021	49.57	228^th	441	48.3%
2022	59.99	173^rd	441	60.8%
2023	59.44	182^nd	444	59.0%
2024	63.87	157^th	415	62.2%

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Rank History for Male students at DeQuincy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	63.01	157^th	418	62.4%
2021	37.07	281^st	442	36.4%
2022	52.80	206^th	442	53.4%
2023	66.04	145^th	443	67.3%
2024	69.71	121^st	426	71.6%

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Rank History for African American students at DeQuincy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	48.47	157^th	313	49.8%
2019	67.42	91^st	338	73.1%
2021	24.57	278^th	352	21.0%
2022	41.53	204^th	360	43.3%
2023	62.92	103^rd	360	71.4%
2024	72.94	70^th	333	79.0%

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Rank History for White students at DeQuincy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	32.53	258^th	338	23.7%
2019	43.06	217^th	350	38.0%
2021	27.19	286^th	358	20.1%
2022	46.81	206^th	362	43.1%
2023	45.02	210^th	352	40.3%
2024	41.39	212^th	320	33.8%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for DeQuincy Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	364	364
1990	276	80	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
1991	290	93	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1992	274	86	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
1993	272	80	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	353
1994	267	64	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	333
1995	266	54	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1996	266	54	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1997	271	76	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	348
1998	259	71	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1999	258	77	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2000	239	57	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2001	229	55	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	287
2002	243	57	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2003	243	57	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2004	263	64	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
2005	246	58	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
2006	249	51	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
2007	246	60	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
2008	258	63	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
2009	269	57	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
2010	269	63	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2011	260	57	0	2	1	1	0	0	321
2012	282	59	0	1	2	0	0	0	344
2013	275	58	1	0	0	0	1	0	335
2014	270	54	4	1	0	0	1	0	330
2015	257	41	4	0	0	0	5	0	307
2016	233	40	2	1	0	0	1	0	277
2017	243	37	0	1	1	0	0	0	282
2018	230	36	0	3	0	1	6	0	276
2019	216	36	1	3	0	2	9	0	267
2020	210	39	1	6	0	3	4	0	263
2021	192	37	0	4	0	2	7	0	242
2022	172	41	0	7	0	0	3	0	223
2023	152	47	1	6	0	0	6	0	212

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at DeQuincy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	364	18.1	20.1	32.4
1990	356	17.0	20.9	38.8
1991	383	19.0	20.1	36.6
1992	361	23.0	15.6	35.2
1993	353	23.0	15.3	36
1994	333	25.0	13.3	34.5
1995	321	23.0	14.0	34.9
1996	321	23.0	14.0	34.9
1997	348	24.0	14.5	34.8
1998	330	23.7	13.9	35.8
1999	335	21.7	15.4	43
2000	296	22.0	13.5	41.9
2001	287	20.0	14.4	42.5
2002	301	20.0	15.1	43.9
2003	301	20.0	15.1	43.9
2004	328	20.5	16.0	52.7
2005	305	20.8	14.7	51.5
2006	302	21.7	13.9	53.6
2007	307	21.1	14.5	56.4
2008	321	25.0	12.8	52.3
2009	328	24.9	13.2	54.6
2010	334	25.6	13.0	56.3
2011	321	23.0	13.9	53.9
2012	344	22.8	15.0	55.2
2013	335	24.4	13.6	51.9
2014	330	26.0	12.6	50.9
2015	307	25.0	12.2	47.9
2016	277	n/a	n/a	43
2017	282	23.9	11.7	48.2
2018	276	18.7	14.7	47.1
2019	267	17.0	15.6	52.1
2020	263	16.5	15.8	47.1
2021	242	15.7	15.3	64.9
2022	223	17.7	12.5	30.5
2023	212	20.9	10.1	57.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio DeQuincy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	364	18.1	20.1	32.4
1990	356	17.0	20.9	38.8
1991	383	19.0	20.1	36.6
1992	361	23.0	15.6	35.2
1993	353	23.0	15.3	36
1994	333	25.0	13.3	34.5
1995	321	23.0	14.0	34.9
1996	321	23.0	14.0	34.9
1997	348	24.0	14.5	34.8
1998	330	23.7	13.9	35.8
1999	335	21.7	15.4	43
2000	296	22.0	13.5	41.9
2001	287	20.0	14.4	42.5
2002	301	20.0	15.1	43.9
2003	301	20.0	15.1	43.9
2004	328	20.5	16.0	52.7
2005	305	20.8	14.7	51.5
2006	302	21.7	13.9	53.6
2007	307	21.1	14.5	56.4
2008	321	25.0	12.8	52.3
2009	328	24.9	13.2	54.6
2010	334	25.6	13.0	56.3
2011	321	23.0	13.9	53.9
2012	344	22.8	15.0	55.2
2013	335	24.4	13.6	51.9
2014	330	26.0	12.6	50.9
2015	307	25.0	12.2	47.9
2016	277	n/a	n/a	43
2017	282	23.9	11.7	48.2
2018	276	18.7	14.7	47.1
2019	267	17.0	15.6	52.1
2020	263	16.5	15.8	47.1
2021	242	15.7	15.3	64.9
2022	223	17.7	12.5	30.5
2023	212	20.9	10.1	57.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for DeQuincy Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$13,048
2018	$13,599
2019	$13,921
2020	$14,120
2021	$15,169
2022	$17,875

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on DeQuincy Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 186^th of 449 Middle schools	Ranks 168^th of 465 Middle schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (DeQuincy Middle School)	67	57	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Calcasieu Parish)	63	68	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	61	57	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (DeQuincy Middle School)	67	80	13%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Calcasieu Parish)	69	69
6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	67	68	1%
6th Grade Social Studies (DeQuincy Middle School)	54	43	11%
6th Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)	56	52	4%
6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	42	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (DeQuincy Middle School)	80	76	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Calcasieu Parish)	78	67	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	67	5%
7th Grade Social Studies (DeQuincy Middle School)	56	53	3%
7th Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)	65	56	9%
7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	55	52	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (DeQuincy Middle School)	60	49	11%
8th Grade Mathematics (Calcasieu Parish)	53	51	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	53	47	6%
8th Grade Social Studies (DeQuincy Middle School)	74	55	19%
8th Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)	72	60	12%
8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	64	53	11%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	267	212	20.6%
African American	36	47	30.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	3	6	100%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	216	152	29.6%
Two or More Races	9	6	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.1%	57.5%	5.5%

Schools Near DeQuincy Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)					LEAP English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
DeQuincy Middle School	Public	6-8	1603 W Fourth St	DeQuincy	70633	Calcasieu Parish	Calcasieu Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 217-4770	212	21	10.1	57.5%	152 (71.7%)	47 (22.2%)	6 (2.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	64.4	163^rd of 449 public middle schools	63.7%		62.1	168^th of 465 public middle schools	63.9%	5			63.0	56.0					77.0	76.0	78.0	$17,875
LeBlanc Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 N Crocker	Sulphur	70663	Calcasieu Parish	Calcasieu Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 217-4510	399	32	12.4	61.7%	301 (75.4%)	49 (12.3%)	34 (8.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	53.9	216^th of 449 public middle schools	51.9%		55.5	208^th of 465 public middle schools	55.3%	8		62.0	72.0	42.0	59.0			66.0	74.0	66.0	67.0	$15,470
South Beauregard Upper Elementary School	Public	4-6	12378 Hwy. 171	Longville	70652	Beauregard Parish	Beauregard Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 725-4228	393	18	21.5	53.2%	373 (94.9%)	3 (0.8%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)								(n/a)	81.0	74.0				88.0	83.0	80.0			84.0	$12,647
W. W. Lewis Middle School	Public	6-8	1752 Cypress	Sulphur	70663	Calcasieu Parish	Calcasieu Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 217-4700	777	57	13.5	49.3%	585 (75.3%)	77 (9.9%)	75 (9.7%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (3.3%)	83.3	60^th of 449 public middle schools	86.6%		77.6	84^th of 465 public middle schools	81.9%	24		83.0	79.0	67.0	78.0			91.0	81.0	82.0	85.0	$14,813
Moss Bluff Middle School	Public	6-8	1104 Recreation Blvd	Lake Charles	70611	Calcasieu Parish	Calcasieu Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 217-4570	883	50	17.6	41.1%	704 (79.7%)	97 (11.0%)	45 (5.1%)	7 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (2.8%)	74.5	112^th of 449 public middle schools	75.1%		81.1	69^th of 465 public middle schools	85.2%	43		79.0	83.0	46.0	71.0			77.0	88.0	78.0	81.0	$13,210
Maplewood Middle School	Public	6-8	4401 Maplewood Dr	Sulphur	70663	Calcasieu Parish	Calcasieu Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 217-4920	335	28	11.7	50.4%	245 (73.1%)	25 (7.5%)	38 (11.3%)	6 (1.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	66.4	154^th of 449 public middle schools	65.7%		75.8	99^th of 465 public middle schools	78.7%	55		66.0	73.0	37.0	61.0			78.0	82.0	81.0	80.0	$15,390
S. P. Arnett Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Sulphur Ave	Westlake	70669	Calcasieu Parish	Calcasieu Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 217-4630	370	23	16.3	54.6%	286 (77.3%)	52 (14.1%)	21 (5.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	79.8	81^st of 449 public middle schools	82.0%		60.6	181^st of 465 public middle schools	61.1%	100		75.0	80.0	62.0	72.0			80.0	86.0	82.0	83.0	$14,090
Vinton Middle School	Public	6-8	900 Horridge Street	Vinton	70668	Calcasieu Parish	Calcasieu Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 217-4720	214	16	13.2	67.8%	144 (67.3%)	31 (14.5%)	27 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.1%)	67.9	146^th of 449 public middle schools	67.5%		46.3	247^th of 465 public middle schools	46.9%	101		77.0		66.0	65.0			72.0	77.0	68.0	72.0	$16,880

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Schools Near DeQuincy Middle School