Griffin Middle School Academy

East Carroll Parish
1205 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
168 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Griffin Middle School Academy, located on Gould Street in Lake Providence, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for students in the East Carroll Parish school district. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental transition between elementary and high school, aiming to provide a structured academic environment that supports students as they navigate early adolescence. The school plays an essential role in the local community by fostering both academic achievement and personal growth for the youth of Lake Providence.

Like many schools in the region, Griffin Middle School Academy is dedicated to addressing the unique educational needs of its student body while working within the framework of the state’s curriculum standards. The school emphasizes the importance of core subjects, extracurricular engagement, and character development, striving to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond. By maintaining a presence on Gould Street, the academy serves as a focal point for families in the area, providing a foundation for learning and community connectivity.
168
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    164 (97.6 %)
  • White
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: East Carroll Parish
Phone: (318)559-1395
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 153
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 58
Grade 7 55
Grade 8 55
Gender Ratio