B
Good
73/100

Rene A. Rost Middle School

📚 04 – 08 🏫 School
📍 112 West Sixth Street, Kaplan, LA 70548
Overall
B
73/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 73rd percentile in Louisiana
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.83 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 40th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

73
Repit Score
out of 100
396
Students
enrolled
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%73/1000.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%40/100Students gain 0.83 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.27 in 2009–19; 18th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +16 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency83% (+14 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+9 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White83%72%reading +0 pts, math -6 pts48th percentile (list)
Black75%55%reading +15 pts, math +6 pts74th percentile (list)
Multiracial90%70%reading +11 pts, math +0 pts71st percentile (list)
Low-income77%67%reading +13 pts, math +12 pts75th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 112 West Sixth Street
City Kaplan
ZIP Code 70548
District 2201800
NCES School ID 220180001568
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70548

Understanding the community around Rene A. Rost Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,639
Per Capita Income $28,500
Poverty Rate 15.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%
High School or Higher 84.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $109,500
Median Rent $722
Owner-Occupied 76.5%
Renter-Occupied 23.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Rene A. Rost Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 72.2%
Black 15.2%
Two or More Races 7.3%
Hispanic/Latino 4.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 396
Teachers (FTE) 29.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Rene A. Rost Middle School?
Rene A. Rost Middle School has a Repit School Score of 73 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Rene A. Rost Middle School?
Rene A. Rost Middle School has 396 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does Rene A. Rost Middle School serve?
Rene A. Rost Middle School serves grades 04 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Rene A. Rost Middle School receive per student?
Rene A. Rost Middle School receives $14,732 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Rene A. Rost Middle School in 70548 ▼
Avg Home Value
$132,474
Avg Monthly Rent
$747
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
23.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026