CALHOUN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Calhoun Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Ouachita Parish school district, located in Calhoun, LA with about 575 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, Calhoun 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.

Calhoun Middle School is a public school located in Calhoun, Louisiana, serving students within the Ouachita Parish School District. Situated on Highway 80, the school functions as a community hub for local families, focusing on the academic and social development of students during their critical middle school years. As part of a larger district, the school typically follows state-mandated curriculum standards while offering a variety of extracurricular activities intended to help students transition from elementary to high school.

The school is known for its role in the small, tight-knit community of Calhoun, fostering an environment where faculty and staff aim to support student growth through both classroom instruction and regional sports or academic programs. Like many schools in the Ouachita Parish system, Calhoun Middle School emphasizes preparation for higher education and vocational success, striving to maintain a positive school culture that encourages student engagement and local community involvement.

For more information, contact Calhoun Middle School at (318) 644-5840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.