The top reported proficiency rate is 17% in English language arts. The lowest is 3% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Delhi Middle School
Delhi Middle School serves grades six through eight in the small rural town of Delhi, Louisiana, as part of the Richland Parish school system. The school is one of three traditional public campuses in town, sitting alongside Delhi Elementary and Delhi High School. A local charter school also operates in the area. The student body is small and almost entirely Black or African American, with a very small number of White, Hispanic, and Asian students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing the school in a high-poverty context.
State testing data from the LEAP 2025 assessments provides a clear picture of academic performance at this school. The proficiency rates across all tested subjects are very low. In math, the share of students scoring at the proficient level or above is a single-digit percentage. In English language arts, the rate is higher but still under a fifth of students. In science it is similarly very low, and in social studies it is also a low single-digit percentage. The school's overall proficiency index, which averages performance across these subjects, places Delhi Middle School in the bottom quartile when compared to other districts within Richland Parish. There are only two districts in that comparison set, so the bottom quartile positioning reflects the school's standing within a very small local pool. A parent may want to discuss these results directly with the school to understand what academic supports and interventions are in place.
The town of Delhi has experienced a steady population decline over the past several decades. The community was historically tied to a natural gas boom in the mid-twentieth century, and some gas fields remain active nearby. Housing values in the area are well below national benchmarks, making it a more affordable market for buyers. The town sits near Interstate 20 and the confluence of two state highways, giving it highway-accessible but rural character. Poverty Point Reservoir State Park, with a golf course, is just north of town.
No graduation rate data is available for Delhi Middle School because it is a middle school and does not serve high school grades. Similarly, information on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing, and course access was not present in the data provided. The same is true for Title I status, magnet status, and special population counts for students with disabilities or English learners—those fields were missing. A parent looking into these aspects would need to reach out to the school or district directly.
The district brief for Richland Parish did not return any information on recent changes, initiatives, or strategic priorities, so that context is not available to include here.
For families considering Delhi Middle School, the central facts are the school's very small size, its high level of economic disadvantage, and testing numbers that indicate most students are not reaching the state's proficiency benchmarks. The school serves a community with a declining population and limited local housing costs. The academic pathway is one where the school's resources and outcomes will merit close examination by any parent seeking to understand how well the school meets the needs of its students.
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