PAUL BREAUX MIDDLE SCHOOL

Paul Breaux Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Lafayette Parish school district, located in Lafayette, LA with about 739 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 38 teachers, Paul Breaux Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Paul Breaux Middle School, located at 1400 South Orange Street in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a public middle school serving students in the Lafayette Parish School System. The school has a long-standing history in the local community, known for its commitment to providing a structured academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8. It emphasizes core curriculum development while fostering an inclusive atmosphere designed to prepare young adolescents for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Paul Breaux Middle School is recognized for its diverse student body and its focus on holistic student growth. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and various clubs, aimed at engaging students outside of the traditional classroom setting. By focusing on both character development and scholastic achievement, the school strives to be a pillar of the Lafayette community, dedicated to helping its students succeed in their middle school years and beyond.

For more information, contact Paul Breaux Middle School at (337) 521-7860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1400 South Orange Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
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PAUL BREAUX MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lafayette, LA with about 739 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lafayette Parish
Total Students:
739
Teachers:
38
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
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 739 students

Black or African American
63.5%
White
28.0%
Asian
3.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Two or more races
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.