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Dequincy Middle School

1603 W Fourth St
Dequincy, LA 70633
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 212 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 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dequincy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dequincy Middle School's student population of 212 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
212 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#710 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dequincy Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dequincy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dequincy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dequincy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dequincy Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Dequincy Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dequincy Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dequincy Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dequincy Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dequincy Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dequincy Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dequincy Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Dequincy Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dequincy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dequincy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dequincy Middle School's ranking?
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?
212 students attend Dequincy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Dequincy Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 3% 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 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
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?
Dequincy Middle School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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