GRETNA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Gretna Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, located in Gretna, LA with about 615 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 29 teachers, Gretna Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Gretna Middle School, located at 910 Gretna Boulevard in Gretna, Louisiana, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the social, emotional, and academic development of students during their formative middle school years.

The school strives to maintain a rigorous academic curriculum while promoting extracurricular involvement to ensure a well-rounded student experience. By emphasizing core subjects alongside opportunities for personal growth and community engagement, Gretna Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond. As a community-oriented institution, it plays a key role in the Gretna area by encouraging parent involvement and providing a structured space where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

For more information, contact Gretna Middle School at (504) 366-0120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.