Serving 434 students in grades 4-6, Abita Springs Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Abita Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Abita Springs Middle School's student population of 434 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
Abita Springs Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abita Springs Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#217 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
11%
41%
White
75%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Abita Springs Middle School is ranked #217 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Abita Springs Middle School often compared to?
Abita Springs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine View Middle School, Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Abita Springs Middle School?
434 students attend Abita Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Abita Springs Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abita Springs Middle School?
Abita Springs Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Abita Springs Middle School offer ?
Abita Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Abita Springs Middle School part of?
Abita Springs Middle School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 3/21/2020This school is a great school to come I love this school year than my other school.5 5/21/2012Abita Middle is an excellent school. Gifted students can attend gifted classes onsite, which is so much less stressful for the student. Also, the teachers are incredible! Everyone I''ve been in contact with at Abita Middle has been so friendly and helpful. I''m so glad we live here!!Review Abita Springs Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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This school is a great school to come I love this school year than my other school.
Abita Middle is an excellent school. Gifted students can attend gifted classes onsite, which is so much less stressful for the student. Also, the teachers are incredible! Everyone I''ve been in contact with at Abita Middle has been so friendly and helpful. I''m so glad we live here!!
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