Lowery Middle School

2389-A Hwy 1 South
Donaldsonville, LA 70346

295 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lowery Middle School is a public school located in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, serving as a key educational institution within the Ascension Parish Public Schools district. Situated on Highway 1, the school primarily caters to students in the middle grades, providing a structured environment focused on academic development, social growth, and the transition from elementary to high school. As part of the local community, it plays a vital role in the academic pipeline for the town of Donaldsonville, emphasizing core subjects, extracurricular involvement, and preparation for future success.

The school is known for being part of a district that prioritizes student performance and community engagement. Beyond its standard curriculum, Lowery Middle School typically offers various programs designed to support student interests, including athletics and student organizations. By fostering a supportive climate, the administration and faculty work to address the unique needs of early adolescents, ensuring that students are not only meeting state standards but are also becoming active, contributing members of the Ascension Parish community.

295

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowery Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	12
Black	273
Two or More	3

Black
273 (92.5 %)
Hispanic
12 (4.1 %)
White
7 (2.4 %)
Two or More
3 (1.0 %)

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:	Ascension Parish
Phone:	(225)391-7550
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 95

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 103