GALVEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL

Galvez Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Ascension Parish school district, located in Prairieville, LA with about 630 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Galvez Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Galvez Middle School, located in Prairieville, Louisiana, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Ascension Parish School District. Situated along Highway 933, the school serves the local Galvez community and surrounding areas, acting as a key educational bridge between elementary school and high school. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the social-emotional development of its students during their adolescent years.

In addition to its academic programs, Galvez Middle School typically offers a range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and elective courses designed to help students explore their interests and talents. As part of the highly regarded Ascension Parish school system, the campus focuses on preparing students for the rigors of high school through structured instruction, community involvement, and a focus on building a strong sense of school spirit and identity among its student body.

For more information, contact Galvez Middle School at (225) 391-6350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

42018 Hwy 933
Prairieville, LA 70769
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GALVEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Prairieville, LA with about 630 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Ascension Parish
Total Students:
630
Teachers:
35.13
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 630 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GALVEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
73.8%
Black or African American
16.7%
Hispanic/Latino
5.4%
Two or more races
3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.