ABITA SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Abita Springs Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the St. Tammany Parish school district, located in Abita Springs, LA with about 519 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th 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 23 teachers, Abita Springs Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
Abita Springs Middle School, located at 72079 Maple Street in the historic town of Abita Springs, Louisiana, serves as a focal point for the local community’s middle-grade education. As part of the St. Tammany Parish Public School System, the school is situated in a charming, small-town environment that emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere. The campus is designed to support students during the critical transition between elementary and high school, fostering an environment that encourages both academic growth and personal development.
Academically, Abita Springs Middle School strives to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares its students for the challenges of secondary education. Beyond standard coursework, the school typically integrates extracurricular activities and community involvement, reflecting the unique character of the Abita Springs area. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a supportive school culture, the institution aims to nurture well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community as they advance in their academic journeys.
For more information, contact Abita Springs Middle School at (985) 892-2070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Abita Springs, LA 70420
(985) 892-2070
ABITA SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Abita Springs, LA with about 519 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- St. Tammany Parish
- Total Students:
- 519
- Teachers:
- 23.65
- 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 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 519 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ABITA SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.3%
- Black or African American
- 12.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.