CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Central Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Ascension Parish school district, located in Gonzales, LA with about 653 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 39 teachers, Central Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Central Middle School, located at 14101 Roddy Road in Gonzales, Louisiana, is a key component of the Ascension Parish School Board district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on fostering both academic excellence and personal growth during the pivotal transition from elementary to high school. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic initiatives intended to keep students engaged and prepared for the rigors of secondary education.

As a prominent educational institution in Ascension Parish, Central Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative learning. The school is known for its dedication to creating a safe and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and build strong character. By providing a structured yet supportive curriculum, the faculty at Central Middle School strives to meet the unique developmental needs of its students, helping them establish a solid foundation for future success in their high school careers and beyond.

For more information, contact Central Middle School at (225) 391-6400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

14101 Roddy Road
Gonzales, LA 70737
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CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gonzales, LA with about 653 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Ascension Parish
Total Students:
653
Teachers:
39
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 653 students

White
55.9%
Black or African American
26.5%
Hispanic/Latino
12.9%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

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.