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Griffin Middle School Academy

Summary:

Griffin Middle School Academy is a small public middle school in Lake Providence, Louisiana, serving 168 students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking among the lowest-performing middle schools in the state.

Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Griffin Middle School Academy's proficiency rates on the LEAP state assessment are strikingly low, with only 13% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 59%. The school's performance is particularly concerning in Mathematics, where proficiency rates have been below 20% for several years. This persistent academic struggle is a major concern for the school and the local community.

The school serves a high-poverty student population, with 88.1% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average of 68.4%. While these demographic factors may contribute to the school's academic challenges, the low student-teacher ratio suggests the potential for more individualized attention and support to improve student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1205 Gould Street
       Lake Providence, LA  71254-3699

(318) 559-1395

District: East Carroll Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
438th of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,746 Help


Students who attend Griffin Middle School Academy usually attend:

High:    General Trass High School

Feeder schools for Griffin Middle School Academy:

Elementary:    Southside Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  172

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.8%
White:
0.6%
Hispanic:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.6% Help


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Compare Details Griffin Middle School Academy ranks worse than 97.6% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.8%), Hispanic (0.6%), White (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Griffin Middle School Academy is 9.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Griffin Middle School Academy is $23,746.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Griffin Middle School Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Griffin Middle School Academy 438th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Griffin Middle School Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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East Carroll Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks East Carroll Parish 109th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Griffin Middle School Academy

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Rank History for all students at Griffin Middle School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 6.64 374th 396 5.6%
2008 17.08 362nd 413 12.3%
2009 38.65 290th 425 31.8%
2010 16.31 377th 408 7.6%
2011 24.61 358th 412 13.1%
2012 27.43 342nd 442 22.6%
2013 16.65 396th 457 13.3%
2014 46.33 280th 470 40.4%
2015 30.42 364th 482 24.5%
2016 35.94 310th 435 28.7%
2017 20.78 360th 437 17.6%
2018 2.31 405th 411 1.5%
2019 6.83 425th 449 5.3%
2021 1.47 454th 459 1.1%
2022 3.27 449th 460 2.4%
2023 5.46 445th 465 4.3%
2024 3.97 438th 449 2.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Griffin Middle School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.68 395th 403 2.0%
2019 10.41 400th 430 7.0%
2021 2.05 450th 455 1.1%
2022 4.86 442nd 458 3.5%
2023 6.99 440th 459 4.1%
2024 5.91 431st 444 2.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Griffin Middle School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.34 401st 418 4.1%
2021 3.00 430th 441 2.5%
2022 6.33 416th 441 5.7%
2023 7.02 427th 444 3.8%
2024 10.46 385th 415 7.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Griffin Middle School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.18 410th 418 1.9%
2021 2.37 441st 442 0.2%
2022 3.30 432nd 442 2.3%
2023 5.77 425th 443 4.1%
2024 2.79 421st 426 1.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Griffin Middle School Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.00 310th 313 1.0%
2019 13.39 313th 338 7.4%
2021 4.89 350th 352 0.6%
2022 8.66 346th 360 3.9%
2023 10.43 341st 360 5.3%
2024 8.51 323rd 333 3.0%
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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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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Griffin Middle School Academy

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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 517 517
1990 2 365 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1991 2 349 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1992 3 353 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1993 3 340 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1994 3 473 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1995 2 345 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1996 2 345 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1997 2 348 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1998 0 327 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1999 1 372 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2000 1 323 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2001 1 313 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2002 0 289 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2003 0 289 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2004 0 324 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2005 1 318 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2006 0 319 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2007 0 268 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2008 2 294 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2009 2 270 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2010 3 227 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2011 0 247 0 0 0 0 3 0 250
2012 1 242 0 0 0 0 1 0 244
2013 0 239 1 1 0 0 0 0 241
2014 0 238 0 1 0 0 0 0 239
2015 1 231 0 2 0 0 0 0 234
2016 0 240 0 0 0 0 0 0 240
2017 0 240 1 1 0 0 0 0 242
2018 0 245 0 0 0 0 0 0 245
2019 0 219 0 0 0 0 0 0 219
2020 0 199 0 1 0 0 0 0 200
2021 0 193 0 0 0 0 0 0 193
2022 1 164 0 0 0 0 0 0 165
2023 2 164 0 2 0 0 0 0 168
2024 1 170 0 1 0 0 0 0 172

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 Griffin Middle School Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 517 29.0 17.8 96.5
1990 367 21.0 17.4 89.4
1991 351 20.0 17.5 91.7
1992 356 21.0 16.9 88.5
1993 343 19.0 18.1 92.1
1994 477 29.0 16.4 88.5
1995 348 20.0 17.4 84.5
1996 348 20.0 17.4 84.5
1997 350 18.0 19.4 85.4
1998 329 17.0 19.4 91.5
1999 373 22.0 17.0 88.5
2000 324 21.0 15.4 93.8
2001 314 21.0 15.0 94.3
2002 289 24.0 12.0 90.3
2003 289 24.0 12.0 90.3
2004 324 27.8 11.7 87.3
2005 319 22.7 14.1 94
2006 319 23.6 13.5 94.7
2007 268 21.1 12.7 91
2008 296 21.6 13.7 90.9
2009 272 17.9 15.2 91.9
2010 230 28.8 7.9 93.5
2011 250 23.8 10.4 94.8
2012 244 14.9 16.3 95.1
2013 241 17.7 13.6 96.7
2014 239 15.6 15.2 94.1
2015 234 12.0 19.5 95.7
2016 240 20.0 12.0 79.2
2017 242 14.9 16.1 97.9
2018 245 10.7 22.8 78.4
2019 219 10.1 21.6 85.4
2020 200 12.2 16.2 84.5
2021 193 12.2 15.7 93.8
2022 165 11.5 14.3 90.9
2023 168 15.8 10.6 88.1
2024 172 18.5 9.2 86.6

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 Griffin Middle School Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 517 29.0 17.8 96.5
1990 367 21.0 17.4 89.4
1991 351 20.0 17.5 91.7
1992 356 21.0 16.9 88.5
1993 343 19.0 18.1 92.1
1994 477 29.0 16.4 88.5
1995 348 20.0 17.4 84.5
1996 348 20.0 17.4 84.5
1997 350 18.0 19.4 85.4
1998 329 17.0 19.4 91.5
1999 373 22.0 17.0 88.5
2000 324 21.0 15.4 93.8
2001 314 21.0 15.0 94.3
2002 289 24.0 12.0 90.3
2003 289 24.0 12.0 90.3
2004 324 27.8 11.7 87.3
2005 319 22.7 14.1 94
2006 319 23.6 13.5 94.7
2007 268 21.1 12.7 91
2008 296 21.6 13.7 90.9
2009 272 17.9 15.2 91.9
2010 230 28.8 7.9 93.5
2011 250 23.8 10.4 94.8
2012 244 14.9 16.3 95.1
2013 241 17.7 13.6 96.7
2014 239 15.6 15.2 94.1
2015 234 12.0 19.5 95.7
2016 240 20.0 12.0 79.2
2017 242 14.9 16.1 97.9
2018 245 10.7 22.8 78.4
2019 219 10.1 21.6 85.4
2020 200 12.2 16.2 84.5
2021 193 12.2 15.7 93.8
2022 165 11.5 14.3 90.9
2023 168 15.8 10.6 88.1
2024 172 18.5 9.2 86.6

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 Griffin Middle School Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $13,856
2018 $16,739
2019 $17,009
2020 $18,262
2021 $21,005
2022 $23,746

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Griffin Middle School Academy

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 425th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 445th of 465 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Griffin Middle School Academy)1110
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (East Carroll Parish)1110
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6155
 6%
6th Grade Social Studies (Griffin Middle School Academy)710
 3%
   6th Grade Social Studies (East Carroll Parish)710
 3%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Griffin Middle School Academy)3316
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (East Carroll Parish)3316
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Griffin Middle School Academy)5441
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (East Carroll Parish)5441
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Griffin Middle School Academy)4044
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (East Carroll Parish)4044
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students219168
 23.3%
African American219164
 25.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White02
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.4%88.1%
 2.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Griffin Middle School Academy

In the 2023-24 school year, 172 students attended Griffin Middle School Academy.

Students who attend Griffin Middle School Academy usually go on to attend General Trass High School

Griffin Middle School Academy ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Louisiana middle schools.

Students at Griffin Middle School Academy are 99% African American.


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