Edgar Martin Middle School

401 Broadmoor Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503

490 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Edgar Martin Middle School, located at 401 Broadmoor Boulevard in Lafayette, Louisiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Lafayette Parish School System. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school is situated in a well-established residential area, fostering a community-focused environment. It is widely recognized for its commitment to academic development and student engagement, providing a structured curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Edgar Martin Middle School places a strong emphasis on cultivating a well-rounded educational experience. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations, which encourage students to develop leadership skills and personal interests. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school maintains a dedicated faculty and staff aimed at supporting both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

490

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edgar Martin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	111
Black	92
Asian	31
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
238 (48.6 %)
Hispanic
111 (22.7 %)
Black
92 (18.8 %)
Asian
31 (6.3 %)
Two or More
17 (3.5 %)
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:	Lafayette Parish
Phone:	(337)521-7910
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 6 168

Grade 7 152

Grade 8 170

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Edgar Martin Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	168
Grade 7	152
Grade 8	170

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Edgar Martin Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	226	46.1%
Male	264	53.9%

Middle School 5th - 8th