Serving 233 students in grades 6-8, Dequincy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 233 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Dequincy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dequincy Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dequincy Middle School is ranked #710 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Dequincy Middle School?
233 students attend Dequincy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Dequincy Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dequincy Middle School?
Dequincy Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dequincy Middle School offer ?
Dequincy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dequincy Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 233 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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