PRAIRIEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Prairieville Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Ascension Parish school district, located in Prairieville, LA with about 955 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 52 teachers, Prairieville 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.
Prairieville Middle School, located at 16200 Hwy 930 in Prairieville, Louisiana, is a prominent educational institution serving the growing community within Ascension Parish. As part of the Ascension Parish School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. The school typically focuses on preparing its student body for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, extracurricular involvement, and the development of essential study skills.
The school is situated in a high-growth area of Louisiana, which often results in a diverse and active student population. Prairieville Middle School generally emphasizes community involvement and school spirit, encouraging students to participate in various sports, arts programs, and academic clubs. By providing a structured and supportive atmosphere, the school aims to help young adolescents navigate their formative middle school years, ultimately striving to meet the state’s educational standards while equipping students with the tools necessary for their continued academic journey.
For more information, contact Prairieville Middle School at (225) 391-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 391-6300
PRAIRIEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Prairieville, LA with about 955 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ascension Parish
- Total Students:
- 955
- Teachers:
- 52.5
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 955 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.6%
- Black or African American
- 18.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.