The top reported proficiency rate is 53% in English language arts. The lowest is 38% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on West Feliciana Middle School
West Feliciana Middle School serves grades six through eight in St. Francisville, the parish seat of West Feliciana Parish. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and it sits within the West Feliciana Parish school district. The school’s enrollment is a manageable size for a middle school, serving several hundred students across the three grade levels. The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Black minority and small shares of Hispanic and multiracial students. Just under half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that is moderate for a Louisiana public school.
Academically, the school takes the LEAP 2025 assessments in math, English language arts, science, and social studies, and participation was complete for all tested groups. Proficiency rates vary by subject. English language arts is the strongest area, with a solid majority of students scoring at proficient or above. Social studies and science show proficiency around the midway point. Math is the weakest area, with fewer than half of students reaching proficiency. The pattern suggests that the school’s instruction and support in literacy are relatively effective, while math achievement may be something a parent would want to explore further with the school. Because only a single year of assessment data is available for this school, there is no reliable basis for judging trends.
As a middle school, West Feliciana does not have a graduation rate or college readiness measures. Data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, and course access were not available, so these dimensions cannot be part of this picture.
St. Francisville itself is a small historic town built on a narrow ridge overlooking the Mississippi River. It has a well-preserved downtown with a Main Street program, a public library, and several restored antebellum plantations that draw tourists. The population has been declining gradually, and the town’s physical footprint is compact, limiting large-scale housing expansion. Home values in the area are above both the state and national medians, reflecting the desirability of the historic setting and the relative scarcity of available properties. Commuting to Baton Rouge, about a moderate drive south, is feasible and provides access to a larger job market.
The school’s district, West Feliciana Parish, has not recently reported major changes such as boundary adjustments, new facilities, or leadership turnover. The district operates schools on campuses outside the town’s immediate downtown area, so students likely travel to a separate campus for middle school.
For a family considering this school, the key takeaway is a moderate academic profile with a clear strength in English language arts and room for improvement in math. The community offers a historic, low-density environment with a preservation-minded character, and housing costs are a step above typical state levels. A parent who values a small-town community with a heritage focus and wants a middle school where literacy results are relatively strong but math results bear watching may find this a reasonable fit. Those seeking a high-performing math program or a wider array of middle school programming—such as advanced coursework or career exploration offerings—will want to verify what is available, as program details were not present in the data reviewed here.
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