Erath Middle School

Vermilion Parish
800 South Broadway
Erath, LA 70533
545 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Erath Middle School, located at 800 South Broadway in Erath, Louisiana, is a public school serving students in the Vermilion Parish School District. As a central educational hub for the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the middle school grades. The campus environment is focused on preparing young adolescents for the rigors of high school through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and character building.

Beyond its academic offerings, Erath Middle School is known for its strong community ties and a culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities. By promoting a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging among its diverse student body while maintaining high standards for student conduct and achievement. As part of the Erath school system, the middle school plays a vital role in the transition between elementary education and secondary schooling, aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary for future success.
545
Total Students
23.9
Full-Time Teachers
22.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    448 (82.2 %)
  • Black
    40 (7.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    33 (6.1 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (3.1 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Vermilion Parish
Phone: (337)937-4441
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 187
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 6 187
Grade 7 184
Grade 8 174
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
J.H. Williams Middle School
Vermilion Parish
528 Students
1105 Prairie Avenue
Abbeville, LA 70510 (5.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th