I.A. Lewis School
Ruston, LA · Middle School · Grades 6-6
Performance Overview
About This School
I.A. Lewis School is a middle school located in Ruston, Louisiana. The school serves 280 students in grades 6-6.
With a DataScore of 51/100 (C), I.A. Lewis School performs at the state average for Louisiana. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
I.A. Lewis School has a DataScore of 51/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
I.A. Lewis School has 280 students enrolled in grades 6-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1.
I.A. Lewis School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +2.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
I.A. Lewis School is part of the Lincoln Parish in Ruston, Louisiana. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.