W. W. Lewis Middle School

Summary:

W. W. Lewis Middle School is a public middle school in Sulphur, Louisiana, serving 777 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, which is ranked 34 out of 122 districts in the state.

W. W. Lewis Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Louisiana, with impressive proficiency rates on LEAP Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments that significantly exceed the Calcasieu Parish and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 78% of students were proficient or better in LEAP Mathematics, compared to 68% in the district and 59% statewide. The school also excels in End-of-Course assessments, with 100% of students proficient or better in Algebra I in 2022-2023, compared to 71% in the district and 64% statewide. Additionally, W. W. Lewis Middle School performs exceptionally well in serving its special education and low-socioeconomic status student populations, ranking 15th and 68th, respectively, out of Louisiana middle schools.

When compared to nearby schools, W. W. Lewis Middle School stands out for its academic excellence and diverse student population. While schools like Moss Bluff Middle School, S. J. Welsh Middle School, and S. P. Arnett Middle School also demonstrate strong academic performance, W. W. Lewis Middle School stands out as a top-performing school in the region, with a more diverse student population and exceptional support for special education and low-socioeconomic status students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1752 Cypress
       Sulphur, LA  70663


(337) 217-4700

District: Calcasieu Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,813 Help


Students who attend W. W. Lewis Middle School usually attend:

High:    Sulphur High School

Feeder schools for W. W. Lewis Middle School:

Elementary:    Cypress Cove Elementary School
    Richard W. Vincent Elementary School
    Vincent Settlement Elementary School
    W. T. Henning Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  769

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.8%
Hispanic:
10.3%
African American:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.2% Help


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Compare Details W. W. Lewis Middle School ranks better than 86.6% of middle schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 11 ranked middle schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.8%), Hispanic (10.3%), African American (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W. W. Lewis Middle School is 12.9. 8 middle schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at W. W. Lewis Middle School is $14,813. 8 middle schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

W. W. Lewis Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks W. W. Lewis Middle School 60th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See W. W. Lewis Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Calcasieu Parish:

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


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Rank History for W. W. Lewis Middle School

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Rank History for all students at W. W. Lewis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 79.36 64th 396 83.8%
2008 82.08 52nd 413 87.4%
2009 82.77 51st 425 88.0%
2010 83.67 44th 408 89.2%
2011 79.33 65th 412 84.2%
2012 80.94 57th 442 87.1%
2013 81.92 56th 457 87.7%
2014 80.67 71st 470 84.9%
2015 72.36 121st 482 74.9%
2016 63.09 169th 435 61.1%
2017 62.09 178th 437 59.3%
2018 67.22 112th 411 72.7%
2019 78.01 96th 449 78.6%
2021 76.85 96th 459 79.1%
2022 73.15 116th 460 74.8%
2023 77.62 84th 465 81.9%
2024 83.31 60th 449 86.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at W. W. Lewis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.20 55th 57 3.5%
2022 34.80 42nd 58 27.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at W. W. Lewis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.04 28th 202 86.1%
2021 67.00 48th 210 77.1%
2022 55.29 68th 206 67.0%
2023 70.75 34th 206 83.5%
2024 81.73 15th 175 91.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W. W. Lewis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.75 149th 403 63.0%
2019 75.84 94th 430 78.1%
2021 73.52 95th 455 79.1%
2022 69.56 116th 458 74.7%
2023 71.23 110th 459 76.0%
2024 78.63 68th 444 84.7%
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Rank History for Female students at W. W. Lewis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.90 96th 418 77.0%
2021 71.63 121st 441 72.6%
2022 68.65 138th 441 68.7%
2023 76.38 90th 444 79.7%
2024 73.96 105th 415 74.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at W. W. Lewis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.69 47th 170 72.4%
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Rank History for Male students at W. W. Lewis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.82 88th 418 78.9%
2021 75.75 94th 442 78.7%
2022 75.44 90th 442 79.6%
2023 77.45 88th 443 80.1%
2024 85.90 43rd 426 89.9%
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Rank History for African American students at W. W. Lewis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.90 70th 313 77.6%
2019 73.51 71st 338 79.0%
2021 60.09 114th 352 67.6%
2022 67.78 77th 360 78.6%
2023 50.46 164th 360 54.4%
2024 75.36 60th 333 82.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at W. W. Lewis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.02 28th 118 76.3%
2019 77.08 21st 128 83.6%
2021 67.47 44th 153 71.2%
2022 55.69 72nd 163 55.8%
2023 56.54 65th 163 60.1%
2024 59.92 55th 152 63.8%
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Rank History for White students at W. W. Lewis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.63 147th 338 56.5%
2019 68.51 113th 350 67.7%
2021 64.33 126th 358 64.8%
2022 59.55 149th 362 58.8%
2023 69.14 93rd 352 73.6%
2024 74.50 68th 320 78.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for W. W. Lewis 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 678 678
1990 703 30 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1991 758 0 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1992 725 32 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 760
1993 714 27 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1994 746 24 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1995 779 22 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 804
1996 779 22 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 804
1997 754 28 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 786
1998 709 35 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 752
1999 725 34 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 770
2000 710 39 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 758
2001 698 39 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 748
2002 694 53 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 755
2003 694 53 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 755
2004 685 47 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 742
2005 704 47 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 765
2006 708 42 4 11 2 n/a n/a 0 767
2007 719 49 6 14 1 n/a n/a 0 789
2008 709 44 4 17 1 n/a n/a 0 775
2009 723 45 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 785
2010 737 59 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 811
2011 793 81 3 11 1 0 3 0 892
2012 787 83 4 21 2 0 8 0 905
2013 827 103 3 27 1 0 19 0 980
2014 739 109 4 30 1 0 16 0 899
2015 740 70 4 30 3 0 16 0 863
2016 737 70 7 36 2 0 17 0 869
2017 763 75 7 45 2 0 21 0 913
2018 717 74 11 58 2 0 16 0 878
2019 708 81 13 62 1 0 19 0 884
2020 668 75 11 59 1 1 25 0 840
2021 621 54 9 42 0 3 22 0 751
2022 600 69 9 58 3 2 31 0 772
2023 585 77 10 75 2 2 26 0 777
2024 575 67 10 79 3 1 34 0 769

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 W. W. Lewis Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 678 28.4 23.8 27.6
1990 733 41.0 17.8 22.4
1991 789 42.0 18.7 21.8
1992 760 42.0 18.0 22.5
1993 741 42.0 17.6 22.9
1994 772 43.0 18.0 21.6
1995 804 44.0 18.3 20.3
1996 804 44.0 18.3 20.3
1997 786 47.0 16.7 21.5
1998 752 47.0 16.0 25.9
1999 770 46.7 16.5 32.6
2000 758 48.0 15.8 34
2001 748 48.0 15.6 31.6
2002 755 51.0 14.8 30.5
2003 755 51.0 14.8 30.5
2004 742 48.0 15.5 38.7
2005 765 50.3 15.2 42.2
2006 767 51.8 14.8 42.1
2007 789 51.8 15.2 41.7
2008 775 53.2 14.6 40.3
2009 785 57.5 13.7 42.2
2010 811 56.7 14.2 43.2
2011 892 58.0 15.3 40.7
2012 905 57.2 15.8 42
2013 980 60.6 16.1 45.4
2014 899 60.4 14.8 42.5
2015 863 56.0 15.4 42.2
2016 869 n/a n/a 38.3
2017 913 58.8 15.5 38.4
2018 878 49.3 17.8 31.9
2019 884 50.5 17.4 38.2
2020 840 50.2 16.7 40.1
2021 751 49.1 15.2 58.3
2022 772 52.5 14.6 25.1
2023 777 57.1 13.5 49.3
2024 769 59.5 12.9 47.2

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 W. W. Lewis Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 678 28.4 23.8 27.6
1990 733 41.0 17.8 22.4
1991 789 42.0 18.7 21.8
1992 760 42.0 18.0 22.5
1993 741 42.0 17.6 22.9
1994 772 43.0 18.0 21.6
1995 804 44.0 18.3 20.3
1996 804 44.0 18.3 20.3
1997 786 47.0 16.7 21.5
1998 752 47.0 16.0 25.9
1999 770 46.7 16.5 32.6
2000 758 48.0 15.8 34
2001 748 48.0 15.6 31.6
2002 755 51.0 14.8 30.5
2003 755 51.0 14.8 30.5
2004 742 48.0 15.5 38.7
2005 765 50.3 15.2 42.2
2006 767 51.8 14.8 42.1
2007 789 51.8 15.2 41.7
2008 775 53.2 14.6 40.3
2009 785 57.5 13.7 42.2
2010 811 56.7 14.2 43.2
2011 892 58.0 15.3 40.7
2012 905 57.2 15.8 42
2013 980 60.6 16.1 45.4
2014 899 60.4 14.8 42.5
2015 863 56.0 15.4 42.2
2016 869 n/a n/a 38.3
2017 913 58.8 15.5 38.4
2018 878 49.3 17.8 31.9
2019 884 50.5 17.4 38.2
2020 840 50.2 16.7 40.1
2021 751 49.1 15.2 58.3
2022 772 52.5 14.6 25.1
2023 777 57.1 13.5 49.3
2024 769 59.5 12.9 47.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for W. W. Lewis Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,276
2018 $11,095
2019 $11,298
2020 $12,103
2021 $13,056
2022 $14,813

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W. W. Lewis Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 96th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 84th of 465 Middle schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (W. W. Lewis Middle School)8282
   6th Grade Mathematics (Calcasieu Parish)6368
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade Social Studies (W. W. Lewis Middle School)7061
 9%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)5652
 4%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (W. W. Lewis Middle School)8979
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Calcasieu Parish)7867
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (W. W. Lewis Middle School)8169
 12%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)6556
 9%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (W. W. Lewis Middle School)5457
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Calcasieu Parish)5351
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (W. W. Lewis Middle School)7976
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Calcasieu Parish)8174
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (W. W. Lewis Middle School)7660
 16%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)7260
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students884777
 12.1%
African American8177
 4.9%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1310
 23.1%
Hispanic6275
 21%
Pacific Islander02
White708585
 17.4%
Two or More Races1926
 36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.2%49.3%
 11.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about W. W. Lewis Middle School

Students who attend W. W. Lewis Middle School usually go on to attend Sulphur High School

W. W. Lewis Middle School ranks 60th of 449 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 769 students attended W. W. Lewis Middle School.

Students at W. W. Lewis Middle School are 75% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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