LAFAYETTE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lafayette Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Lafayette Parish school district, located in Lafayette, LA with about 512 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 31 teachers, Lafayette 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.

Lafayette Middle School is a public institution located in the heart of Lafayette, Louisiana, serving students within the Lafayette Parish School System. Situated on West University Avenue, the school is positioned to provide educational services to a diverse student body, focusing on foundational academic growth and social development during the critical middle school years. The school is known for being part of a larger community effort to prepare students for the transition to high school, offering a curriculum that aligns with state standards while striving to foster a supportive learning environment.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Lafayette Middle School typically emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that aim to develop well-rounded individuals. As a pillar of the local community, the school works to involve parents and local stakeholders in the educational process, ensuring that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Lafayette Middle School at (337) 521-7900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1301 West University Avenue
Lafayette, LA 70506
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LAFAYETTE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lafayette, LA with about 512 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lafayette Parish
Total Students:
512
Teachers:
31
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 512 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAFAYETTE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.

Black or African American
73.6%
White
16.2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian
1.4%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

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.