J.D. Meisler Middle School

753 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

J.D. Meisler Middle School, located in Metairie, Louisiana, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Jefferson Parish Public School System. The school is centrally located off Cleary Avenue and is known for serving a diverse student population within the suburban New Orleans area. The campus provides a structured academic environment focused on preparing middle schoolers for the transition to high school by offering a standard middle school curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities and support services.

Beyond its core academic offerings, J.D. Meisler places an emphasis on fostering a supportive school community. The school typically provides a range of programs designed to engage students both socially and athletically, including sports teams, clubs, and elective courses that allow students to explore personal interests. By balancing academic rigor with student-centered programming, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique developmental needs of early adolescents.

753

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J.D. Meisler Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	474
Black	160
Asian	20
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
474 (62.9 %)
Black
160 (21.2 %)
White
80 (10.6 %)
Asian
20 (2.7 %)
Two or More
15 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
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:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)888-5832
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	753
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 262

Grade 7 252

Grade 8 239