Andrew Jackson Middle School

606 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Andrew Jackson Middle School, located in Chalmette, Louisiana, is a public middle school serving the St. Bernard Parish community. Situated on 8th Street, the school is part of the St. Bernard Parish Public School System, which is known for its commitment to academic growth and fostering a supportive environment for students transitioning from elementary to high school. The school typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities designed to promote student engagement and personal development.

As a staple of the Chalmette educational landscape, Andrew Jackson Middle School emphasizes both rigorous instruction and the cultivation of a positive school culture. The administration and faculty strive to prepare students for the challenges of high school by integrating technology into the classroom, encouraging participation in athletics and clubs, and maintaining strong community ties. By focusing on student well-being and academic achievement, the school plays a vital role in the long-term educational success of the youth in the St. Bernard Parish area.

606

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Andrew Jackson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	152
Black	216
Asian	12
Two or More	22
American Indian	3

Black
216 (35.6 %)
White
201 (33.2 %)
Hispanic
152 (25.1 %)
Two or More
22 (3.6 %)
Asian
12 (2.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	St. Bernard Parish
Phone:	(504)301-1500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 6 194

Grade 7 213

Grade 8 199