The top reported proficiency rate is 29% in English language arts. The lowest is 13% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Winnfield Middle School
Winnfield Middle School is a regular public school serving fifth through eighth grade in Winnfield, the parish seat of Winn Parish, Louisiana. It sits within the Winn Parish school system, which also operates a primary school and a senior high school in the same small city. The school’s enrollment is roughly balanced between White and Black students, with a much smaller share identifying as Hispanic or two or more races. About four out of every five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate that signals widespread economic need. This is a school where poverty is a defining context for the student body.
The academic picture is based on Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 assessments, which are administered to students in grades three through eight. On the most recent testing year, proficiency rates across all four tested subjects were measurably low. In mathematics, a small proportion of students scored at the proficient or advanced level. In English language arts and in social studies, the share reaching that bar was similar. In science, the rate was comparable. These results place the school’s overall academic performance well below what the state would consider strong. Only a single year of data was available for this report, so it is not possible to say whether these figures represent a change from prior years or a consistent pattern. A parent or resident may want to ask the school directly about longitudinal trends and any improvement initiatives in place.
No data was reported for special education identification or English learner status, nor for discipline, staffing ratios, chronic absenteeism, or course access. The school’s website and public directory information list it as a regular school with no charter or magnet designation. Because these gaps could reflect the grade band or reporting thresholds, they are not necessarily a sign of problems, but they do leave several practical questions unanswered for families weighing the school.
The community context matters. Winnfield is a small, slowly shrinking city. Its population has declined over several decades, and the local economy is modest, anchored by a few employers such as Walmart, a correctional center, a lumber mill, and a rock quarry. Housing values in the area are well below state and national averages, making the housing market among the most affordable in Louisiana. The median household income in the U.S. overall is higher than what is typical here, and the city offers limited new development or commercial growth. The street life is quiet, with a traditional downtown and annual festivals but little pedestrian infrastructure or public transit. For a family considering the area, the trade-offs are clear: very low housing costs in a rural setting with a contracting population and a school that serves a high-poverty student body.
The school’s position relative to other districts in Winn Parish could not be computed because the district is the only one in the parish, so there is no meaningful neighbor comparison. The district itself had no publicly reported recent changes in policy, curriculum, or tax measures that would be relevant to a parent.
In sum, Winnfield Middle School is a small-town, high-poverty middle school where state test results are weak across the board. The enrollment is roughly evenly split between White and Black students, and the community is affordable but economically limited and declining in population. Families will want to seek out information on academic supports, enrichment opportunities, and school climate that is not available in this public data set.
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