RISER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Riser Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Ouachita Parish school district, located in West Monroe, LA with about 417 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 37 teachers, Riser Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Riser Middle School, located at 100 Price Drive in West Monroe, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Ouachita Parish School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing both academic development and personal growth. By offering a curriculum that balances core subjects with various extracurricular activities, Riser aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school while helping them build essential life skills.
The school is recognized for its role in the West Monroe community, often focusing on maintaining strong relationships between educators, students, and families. Through its faculty's dedication to student success and a range of campus programs, Riser Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school continues to be a focal point for local families, prioritizing a structured, engaging, and collaborative educational experience for all learners.
For more information, contact Riser Middle School at (318) 387-0567 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Monroe, LA 71292
(318) 387-0567
RISER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Monroe, LA with about 417 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ouachita Parish
- Total Students:
- 417
- Teachers:
- 37.5
- 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
* 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 417 students
- Black or African American
- 55.9%
- White
- 34.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.