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Kinder Middle School

414 North 12th Street
Kinder, LA 70648
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 360 students in grades 5-8, Kinder Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kinder Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Kinder Middle School's student population of 360 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Kinder Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kinder Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#397 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
35%
34%
53%
42%
35%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
20%
41%
White
68%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kinder Middle School's ranking?
Kinder Middle School is ranked #397 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Kinder Middle School often compared to?
Kinder Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fenton Elementary School, Lacassine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Kinder Middle School?
360 students attend Kinder Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Kinder Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kinder Middle School?
Kinder Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kinder Middle School offer ?
Kinder Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kinder Middle School part of?
Kinder Middle School is part of Allen Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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