Paul Breaux Middle School

1400 South Orange Street
Lafayette, LA 70501

680 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Paul Breaux Middle School, located at 1400 South Orange Street in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a public middle school serving students in the Lafayette Parish School System. The school has a long-standing history in the local community, known for its commitment to providing a structured academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8. It emphasizes core curriculum development while fostering an inclusive atmosphere designed to prepare young adolescents for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Paul Breaux Middle School is recognized for its diverse student body and its focus on holistic student growth. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and various clubs, aimed at engaging students outside of the traditional classroom setting. By focusing on both character development and scholastic achievement, the school strives to be a pillar of the Lafayette community, dedicated to helping its students succeed in their middle school years and beyond.

680

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paul Breaux Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	32
Black	402
Asian	19
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

Black
402 (59.1 %)
White
197 (29.0 %)
Hispanic
32 (4.7 %)
Two or More
28 (4.1 %)
Asian
19 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Lafayette Parish
Phone:	(337)521-7860
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	680
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 6 237

Grade 7 210

Grade 8 233

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Paul Breaux Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	237
Grade 7	210
Grade 8	233

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Paul Breaux Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	360	52.9%
Male	320	47.1%

Middle School 6th - 8th