J.B. MARTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

J.B. Martin Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the St. Charles Parish school district, located in Paradis, LA with about 875 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 53 teachers, J.B. Martin 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.

J.B. Martin Middle School, located in Paradis, Louisiana, is part of the St. Charles Parish Public School System. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares adolescents for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, combining core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular growth, including athletics, clubs, and various student organizations that encourage community involvement and leadership.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success, utilizing a faculty that focuses on meeting the diverse social, emotional, and cognitive needs of middle schoolers. By maintaining a strong partnership between parents, staff, and the local community, J.B. Martin aims to provide a safe and inclusive campus culture. Its location in the small community of Paradis contributes to a close-knit school identity, where faculty work to ensure that students are not only achieving their academic potential but also developing the character traits necessary for long-term success.

For more information, contact J.B. Martin Middle School at (985) 758-7579 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

434 South Street
Paradis, LA 70080
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J.B. MARTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Paradis, LA with about 875 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
St. Charles Parish
Total Students:
875
Teachers:
53.42
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 875 students

White
69.7%
Black or African American
21.5%
Hispanic/Latino
5.1%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

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.