Serving 476 students in grades 6-8, Riser 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 17% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 476 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Riser 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 Riser Middle School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Riser Middle School?
476 students attend Riser Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Riser Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riser Middle School?
Riser Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riser Middle School offer ?
Riser Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Riser Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 476 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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