Mansfield Middle School

DeSoto Parish
1915 McArthur Dr
Mansfield, LA 71052
382 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Mansfield Middle School, located at 1915 McArthur Dr. in Mansfield, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the DeSoto Parish School District. The school is dedicated to supporting students during the pivotal middle school years, focusing on academic growth, social development, and the transition between elementary and high school. By providing a structured environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigorous demands of secondary education while fostering a sense of community and school spirit.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Mansfield Middle School emphasizes the importance of holistic student development through various extracurricular activities and support services. The faculty and staff strive to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in sports, clubs, and academic programs that challenge their critical thinking skills. By partnering with parents and the broader Mansfield community, the school works to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
382
Total Students
22.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    343 (89.8 %)
  • White
    20 (5.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    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: DeSoto Parish
Phone: (318)872-1309
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 271
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 78
Grade 6 110
Grade 7 87
Grade 8 107
Gender Ratio