Woodlawn Middle School

Summary:

Woodlawn Middle School is a public middle school in West Monroe, Louisiana, serving 314 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Ouachita Parish School District, which is ranked 44 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Woodlawn Middle School consistently outperforms the Ouachita Parish and Louisiana state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 79% of Woodlawn students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 71% in Ouachita Parish and 69% statewide. The school also ranks among the top 2-8 middle schools in Louisiana for its special education student performance, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in this category. However, Woodlawn has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.54%) compared to the more diverse nearby schools, such as East Ouachita Middle School and Ouachita Junior High School.

When compared to other middle schools in the Ouachita Parish district and the nearby City of Monroe School District, Woodlawn Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance and special education support, but it also serves a relatively lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to schools like Richwood Junior High School and Martin Luther King Junior High School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 175 Woodlawn School Road
       West Monroe, LA  71292


(318) 325-1575

District: Ouachita Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
144th of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,643 Help


Students who attend Woodlawn Middle School usually attend:

High:    West Ouachita High School

Feeder schools for Woodlawn Middle School:

Elementary:    Woodlawn Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  273

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.5%
Two or more races:
2.9%
Asian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.5% Help


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Compare Details Woodlawn Middle School ranks better than 67.9% of middle schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 5th among 9 ranked middle schools in the Ouachita Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Woodlawn Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Ouachita Parish School District. Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), two or more races (2.9%), Asian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodlawn Middle School is 12.3, which is the 3rd best among 9 middle schools in the Ouachita Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodlawn Middle School is $15,643, which is the 2nd highest among 9 middle schools in the Ouachita Parish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodlawn Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodlawn Middle School 144th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Woodlawn Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ouachita Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Ouachita Parish 44th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Woodlawn Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Woodlawn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 80.53 58th 396 85.4%
2008 85.92 33rd 413 92.0%
2009 79.26 71st 425 83.3%
2010 80.52 65th 408 84.1%
2011 77.39 87th 412 78.9%
2012 78.78 73rd 442 83.5%
2013 78.36 82nd 457 82.1%
2014 78.56 85th 470 81.9%
2015 73.70 112th 482 76.8%
2016 67.77 145th 435 66.7%
2017 71.68 115th 437 73.7%
2018 57.75 154th 411 62.5%
2019 70.43 137th 449 69.5%
2021 65.22 158th 459 65.6%
2022 62.21 174th 460 62.2%
2023 67.18 147th 465 68.4%
2024 68.03 144th 449 67.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Woodlawn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.10 127th 202 37.1%
2021 87.78 8th 210 96.2%
2022 90.77 7th 206 96.6%
2023 96.42 2nd 206 99.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodlawn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.73 92nd 403 77.2%
2019 67.30 127th 430 70.5%
2021 61.26 166th 455 63.5%
2022 60.72 168th 458 63.3%
2023 69.78 115th 459 74.9%
2024 68.06 126th 444 71.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Woodlawn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.21 131st 418 68.7%
2021 68.53 136th 441 69.2%
2022 58.42 185th 441 58.0%
2023 63.14 160th 444 64.0%
2024 66.65 139th 415 66.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Woodlawn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.46 120th 170 29.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Woodlawn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.41 132nd 418 68.4%
2021 63.96 154th 442 65.2%
2022 68.22 133rd 442 69.9%
2023 72.79 112th 443 74.7%
2024 62.81 152nd 426 64.3%
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Rank History for White students at Woodlawn Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.73 169th 338 50.0%
2019 49.05 199th 350 43.1%
2021 43.85 216th 358 39.7%
2022 41.21 232nd 362 35.9%
2023 42.45 222nd 352 36.9%
2024 44.26 198th 320 38.1%
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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 Woodlawn 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 345 345
1990 273 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1991 279 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1992 288 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1993 301 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1994 300 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1995 290 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1996 290 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1997 286 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1998 290 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1999 280 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2000 271 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2001 296 5 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 302
2002 287 4 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 294
2003 287 4 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 294
2004 267 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2005 273 7 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2006 278 5 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2007 251 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 256
2008 265 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 268
2009 304 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 306
2010 313 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2011 304 4 2 4 0 0 0 0 314
2012 297 5 2 5 0 0 0 0 309
2013 298 5 2 5 0 0 0 0 310
2014 298 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 306
2015 309 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 313
2016 314 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 317
2017 310 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 315
2018 279 11 1 1 0 0 1 0 293
2019 298 8 2 5 0 0 1 0 314
2020 278 8 3 6 1 0 1 0 297
2021 285 5 1 5 0 0 3 0 299
2022 255 2 2 4 0 0 4 0 267
2023 300 1 2 4 0 0 7 0 314
2024 258 1 3 3 0 0 8 0 273

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 Woodlawn Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 345 22.0 15.6 n/a
1990 275 17.0 16.1 14.2
1991 280 19.0 14.7 0
1992 289 21.0 13.7 n/a
1993 305 21.0 14.5 n/a
1994 306 21.0 14.6 n/a
1995 299 21.0 14.2 12.4
1996 299 21.0 14.2 12.4
1997 292 21.0 13.9 20.9
1998 294 21.0 14.0 23.5
1999 284 22.4 12.7 25.7
2000 278 23.0 12.1 26.6
2001 302 21.0 14.4 29.1
2002 294 21.2 13.9 31.3
2003 294 21.2 13.9 31.3
2004 274 21.6 12.7 38.3
2005 284 21.3 13.3 38.4
2006 287 20.8 13.8 42.2
2007 256 21.0 12.2 35.9
2008 268 22.0 12.2 33.6
2009 306 22.5 13.6 38.2
2010 316 23.7 13.3 45.3
2011 314 23.4 13.4 44.3
2012 309 24.0 12.8 46.9
2013 310 21.0 14.7 n/a
2014 306 21.0 14.5 46.7
2015 313 22.0 14.2 48.9
2016 317 25.0 12.6 57.1
2017 315 20.0 15.7 58.4
2018 293 16.9 17.2 56.3
2019 314 17.0 18.4 61.8
2020 297 18.0 16.5 59.9
2021 299 17.9 16.6 33.8
2022 267 19.0 14.0 33.3
2023 314 18.9 16.5 67.2
2024 273 22.0 12.3 61.5

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 Woodlawn Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 345 22.0 15.6 n/a
1990 275 17.0 16.1 14.2
1991 280 19.0 14.7 0
1992 289 21.0 13.7 n/a
1993 305 21.0 14.5 n/a
1994 306 21.0 14.6 n/a
1995 299 21.0 14.2 12.4
1996 299 21.0 14.2 12.4
1997 292 21.0 13.9 20.9
1998 294 21.0 14.0 23.5
1999 284 22.4 12.7 25.7
2000 278 23.0 12.1 26.6
2001 302 21.0 14.4 29.1
2002 294 21.2 13.9 31.3
2003 294 21.2 13.9 31.3
2004 274 21.6 12.7 38.3
2005 284 21.3 13.3 38.4
2006 287 20.8 13.8 42.2
2007 256 21.0 12.2 35.9
2008 268 22.0 12.2 33.6
2009 306 22.5 13.6 38.2
2010 316 23.7 13.3 45.3
2011 314 23.4 13.4 44.3
2012 309 24.0 12.8 46.9
2013 310 21.0 14.7 n/a
2014 306 21.0 14.5 46.7
2015 313 22.0 14.2 48.9
2016 317 25.0 12.6 57.1
2017 315 20.0 15.7 58.4
2018 293 16.9 17.2 56.3
2019 314 17.0 18.4 61.8
2020 297 18.0 16.5 59.9
2021 299 17.9 16.6 33.8
2022 267 19.0 14.0 33.3
2023 314 18.9 16.5 67.2
2024 273 22.0 12.3 61.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Woodlawn Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $12,263
2018 $12,096
2019 $11,838
2020 $12,258
2021 $13,880
2022 $15,643

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodlawn Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 137th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 147th of 465 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Woodlawn Middle School)8076
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ouachita Parish)7372
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Woodlawn Middle School)5645
 11%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Ouachita Parish)5046
 4%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Woodlawn Middle School)7659
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ouachita Parish)6460
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6158
 3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Woodlawn Middle School)9172
 19%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ouachita Parish)7873
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Woodlawn Middle School)6956
 13%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Ouachita Parish)5958
 1%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Woodlawn Middle School)6857
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ouachita Parish)6053
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5348
 5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Woodlawn Middle School)7481
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ouachita Parish)7973
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Woodlawn Middle School)5976
 17%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Ouachita Parish)6664
 2%
   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 Students314314
African American81
 87.5%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic54
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White298300
 0.7%
Two or More Races17
 600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.8%67.2%
 5.4%


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Woodlawn Middle School ranks 144th of 449 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Woodlawn Middle School usually go on to attend West Ouachita High School

Students at Woodlawn Middle School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 273 students attended Woodlawn Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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