The top reported proficiency rate is 20% in English language arts. The lowest is 8% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Belle Rose Middle School
Belle Rose Middle School serves grades five through eight as a regular public school in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. It is one of the district’s middle-level options for families living in and around the small, rural census-designated place of Belle Rose. The school is small, with an enrollment that reflects the size of the community it serves. The student body is predominantly Black, with a much smaller share of white students and a modest share of Hispanic students. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which places the school in a high-poverty context common to rural Louisiana parishes.
State testing results from the LEAP 2025 assessments provide a clear picture of academic performance. In English language arts and math, the share of students scoring at the proficient level or above was low. Science and social studies results were even lower. A parent should note that the cut scores for social studies changed in the year these results were reported, which may affect comparability with prior years, though only one year of data is available in this profile so the practical impact is limited. Across all four tested subjects, the school’s proficiency rates fall well below typical statewide figures. Participation on test day was high, so the results reflect nearly the entire enrolled population.
The school’s enrollment spans five grades, with the largest group in seventh grade and the smallest in sixth grade. No data was available on the share of students served under an individualized education program or those classified as English learners. The school does not appear to have a magnet or charter designation, and Title I status was not reported. Federal civil rights data on discipline, chronic absenteeism, and staffing patterns was also not available, so a family would need to inquire directly with the school or district office to understand student support structures, disciplinary climate, and teacher qualifications.
Belle Rose itself is a rural place with a long history tied to agriculture, particularly the sugar industry. The Lula Raw Sugar Factory is a notable local employer. The population has been declining for years, and no major new housing or commercial development was apparent in publicly available sources. The built environment is car-dependent, with residents commuting to work in nearby towns. Given the school’s rural setting and the district’s limited public information on recent changes such as bond measures, curriculum shifts, or facility upgrades, families should expect a stable but resource-constrained environment.
Because Belle Rose Middle serves only middle grades, there is no high school graduation rate to report. The comparison framework that would position this school’s proficiency index relative to other districts in Assumption Parish could not yield a result, because the cohort was too small to produce a meaningful comparison. That means there is no county-level benchmark available from the data to judge this school’s performance against its neighbors in the same parish.
For a family considering this school, the academic numbers are the central reality. Achievement levels are low across every tested subject, and the school’s small size means that a handful of students can shift proficiency rates noticeably. The community is shrinking and rural, with limited local employment beyond agriculture. Parents who value a very small school environment and are willing to work closely with teachers to supplement academic instruction may find the setting manageable, but those looking for strong middle-school academic outcomes or a range of program offerings will want to investigate what enrichment or intervention services are actually available at the school.
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