Loranger Middle School

610 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Loranger Middle School, located at 54123 Allman Street in Loranger, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Tangipahoa Parish School System. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by fostering both academic growth and personal development. The campus is situated in a rural community setting, which often helps create a close-knit environment where students, teachers, and staff work together to support a positive learning atmosphere.

Academically, the school offers a curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the rigors of secondary education. Beyond the classroom, Loranger Middle School typically engages its students through various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and community-oriented events that encourage school spirit and social responsibility. By prioritizing a balanced approach to education, the school aims to equip its students with the foundational skills and character traits necessary for their future success in high school and beyond.

610

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Loranger Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	341
Hispanic	52
Black	182
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	2

White
341 (55.9 %)
Black
182 (29.8 %)
Hispanic
52 (8.5 %)
Two or More
33 (5.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Tangipahoa Parish
Phone:	(985)878-9455
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 5 155

Grade 6 147

Grade 7 152

Grade 8 156