Serving 769 students in grades 6-8, W. W. Lewis Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 769 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. W. Lewis Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
W. W. Lewis Middle School's student population of 769 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
769 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
W. W. Lewis Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. W. Lewis Middle School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#314 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
9%
41%
White
75%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. W. Lewis Middle School's ranking?
W. W. Lewis Middle School is ranked #314 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are W. W. Lewis Middle School often compared to?
W. W. Lewis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maplewood Middle School, Leblanc Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend W. W. Lewis Middle School?
769 students attend W. W. Lewis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of W. W. Lewis Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W. W. Lewis Middle School?
W. W. Lewis Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does W. W. Lewis Middle School offer ?
W. W. Lewis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W. W. Lewis Middle School part of?
W. W. Lewis Middle School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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