Central Middle School vs. East Ascension High School
Should you attend Central Middle School or East Ascension High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
East Ascension High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 747 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 2,098 students in grades 9-12, East Ascension High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
747 students
2,098 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
133 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#222 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Graduation Rate
n/a
87%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
238
-
Grade 7 Students
256
-
Grade 8 Students
253
-
Grade 9 Students
-
646
Grade 10 Students
-
555
Grade 11 Students
-
467
Grade 12 Students
-
430
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
17%
18%
% Black
30%
47%
% White
47%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
