Iota Middle School

Acadia Parish
426 South Fifth Street
Iota, LA 70543
287 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Iota Middle School, located at 426 South Fifth Street in Iota, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Acadia Parish School District. As a middle school, it focuses on bridging the transition between elementary and high school, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is deeply rooted in the small-town community of Iota, emphasizing a supportive environment that encourages both academic growth and the development of essential social skills during the formative adolescent years.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Iota Middle School is known for fostering a sense of school spirit and community engagement. The institution generally offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics and academic clubs, which provide students with opportunities to explore their interests outside of the classroom. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic standards while participating in regional athletic and educational competitions, the school plays a vital role in preparing its students for success at Iota High School and beyond.
287
Total Students
14.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    261 (90.9 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.4 %)
  • Black
    6 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Acadia Parish
Phone: (337)779-2536
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 101
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 97
Grade 7 107
Grade 8 83
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Crowley Middle School
Acadia Parish
449 Students
401 West Northern Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526 (10.0 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th