The top reported proficiency rate is 26% in English language arts. The lowest is 17% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Carter C. Raymond Junior High School
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School is a regular public school in Lecompte, Louisiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is part of the Rapides Parish district. Lecompte is a very small, rural town along Bayou Boeuf in central Louisiana, with a population that has declined over recent decades. The town is oriented around the US Highway 71 corridor, functions as a highway stop between Alexandria and Opelousas, and has a low median household income and a high poverty rate. No recent district-level changes of lasting impact were found in public reporting.
The school enrolls a small student body for its grade band, with a student population that is predominantly Black, with a smaller share of white students and very small numbers of Hispanic, multiracial, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on students with Individualized Education Programs and English learners was not available.
On state assessments in the most recent school year, outcomes were below statewide averages. In English language arts, roughly a quarter of students scored at or above the proficient level. In math, the share was lower, and in science and social studies, the shares were lower still. Participation rates on the assessments were complete. Because the school has data from only a single year under the current assessment framework, there is no trend information to show whether these results represent a change from prior performance.
The school serves pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, so it does not have a high school graduation rate. Because the school does not serve high school grades, that measure does not apply here and should not be read as a missing or negative figure. Parents of older students should plan for where their child will attend high school after this school. No data was available on chronic absenteeism, staffing ratios, course offerings, or disciplinary actions, so a full picture of the school environment beyond test scores and demographics is not possible from this data.
The housing market in the area is relatively affordable. Home values in the community are well below the state benchmark. The area is not experiencing growth; Lecompte’s population has been in a long-term decline, and no major new housing or commercial development projects were identified in publicly available sources. Street life is minimal; the town has no dedicated pedestrian infrastructure and is highway-oriented.
For a family considering this school, the academic picture is straightforward but limited. State assessment results show that most students are not scoring at the proficient level in core subjects. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what academic supports are available, how the school measures progress, and what the school’s own assessment of its instructional programs looks like. Because the school covers a wide grade span from pre-kindergarten into middle school, a family with a young child and one with a seventh grader would experience the same building and likely the same overall academic environment, but the day-to-day experience for a kindergarten student and a middle school student will be very different. Without data on staffing, class sizes, or special education services, it is not possible to assess the level of individual student support from this data alone.
The community context matters here. Lecompte is a small, low-income town with limited commercial activity and no identified public parks, libraries, or public transit. The school is likely a central institution in the town. Families who are not already rooted in this community should consider whether the rural, low-growth setting and the limited local employment base fit their needs. The lack of recent district-level changes found in public reporting suggests a period of stability, but also means there is no publicly known recent investment or reform to point to.
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