The top reported proficiency rate is 23% in English language arts. The lowest is 11% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Lowery Middle School
Lowery Middle School serves grades six through eight in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, as a regular public school within the Ascension Parish district. The school is small for that grade band, with a student body that is predominantly Black and a very large share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The surrounding community is a small river town in Ascension Parish, and the local housing market shows modest home values that have recently declined, alongside a national-level mortgage rate that has stayed near a moderate range.
On the 2024-25 LEAP 2025 state assessments, proficiency rates across all subjects were low. In English language arts, about a fifth of students scored at the proficient or advanced level. In math, the share was lower. In science, just over one in ten students reached proficiency. Social studies proficiency was also low. These results represent a single year of data, so no trend is available, and a parent may want to discuss with the school how it supports students who are not yet at grade level. The school had full participation in testing, so the results reflect the entire tested population.
The student body is small, with enrollment distributed across the three middle grades. The overwhelming majority of students are Black, with a small Hispanic population and a handful of white students and students of two or more races. The school does not report the number of students with disabilities or English learners, so those details are not available. The share of students from low-income households, as measured by free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is high, which often correlates with the need for additional academic support and wraparound services.
The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. No information was provided about programs, course access, discipline, or staffing. The district has no recently reported changes of lasting impact, so the school appears to be operating in a stable administrative context. Because the school only serves middle grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
The comparison set for the area is tiny, so the school cannot be placed in relation to other districts in Ascension Parish on academic measures. That means the only available benchmark is the state assessment itself, which shows that the school's results are far below the state's proficiency targets. A parent considering this school should expect to find a setting where most students are not yet meeting academic benchmarks, and where the peer environment is shaped by the school's small size and the demographic composition of Donaldsonville. The community's housing costs are moderate relative to the national average, though the local market has seen a recent dip, which could affect affordability for families moving into the area.
Overall, Lowery Middle School is a place where the academic data points to considerable challenges, particularly in math and science. The school serves a population with high economic need, and families may want to ask about intervention programs, tutoring, and any special academic supports the school offers. The absence of data on special populations and programs means that a thorough conversation with the school is essential for any parent trying to understand the full picture.
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