RENE A. ROST MIDDLE SCHOOL

Rene A. Rost Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Vermilion Parish school district, located in Kaplan, LA with about 446 students offering grade levels from 4th 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 23 teachers, Rene A. Rost 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.

Rene A. Rost Middle School, located at 112 West Sixth Street in Kaplan, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Vermilion Parish School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and personal development, providing a structured environment where students are encouraged to engage in core curriculum subjects while also participating in extracurricular activities that help build character and school spirit.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Kaplan, reflecting the values and culture of the surrounding Acadiana region. By maintaining a focus on community involvement and collaborative learning, Rene A. Rost Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the institution works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that emphasizes not only traditional academic benchmarks but also the social-emotional skills necessary for success in their future endeavors.

For more information, contact Rene A. Rost Middle School at (337) 643-8545 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.