Southeast Middle School

15000 Harrells Ferry
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

994 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Southeast Middle School, located at 15000 Harrells Ferry Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school focuses on bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering a structured learning environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet state academic standards while providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities that promote personal growth, leadership, and social development.

Beyond academics, the school functions as an integral part of its local community in the Shenandoah/Broadmoor area. The campus provides a space where students are encouraged to participate in diverse programs, including athletics, clubs, and arts, which are aimed at cultivating a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to preparing students for the rigors of secondary education, Southeast Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement, student responsibility, and the development of essential academic skills.

994

Total Students

55.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southeast Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	259
Black	591
Asian	42
Two or More	12
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Black
591 (59.5 %)
Hispanic
259 (26.1 %)
White
81 (8.1 %)
Asian
42 (4.2 %)
Two or More
12 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	East Baton Rouge Parish
Phone:	(225)753-5930
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	994
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	570
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 317

Grade 7 341

Grade 8 336