Morgan City Junior High School

911 Marguerite Street
Morgan City, LA 70380

488 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Morgan City Junior High School, located at 911 Marguerite Street in Morgan City, Louisiana, serves as a pivotal educational institution within the St. Mary Parish School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal development of middle-school-aged students, the school provides a structured environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The facility functions as a community hub, focusing on fundamental core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and academic programs designed to prepare them for future success in secondary education.

As an integral part of the local educational landscape, Morgan City Junior High emphasizes both scholastic achievement and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards, supported by a staff committed to fostering a positive learning culture that addresses the unique social and emotional needs of adolescents. By promoting student engagement through athletics, clubs, and collaborative classroom projects, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are ready to take on the challenges of their high school years and beyond.

488

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morgan City Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	202
Black	119
Asian	13
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

Hispanic
202 (41.4 %)
White
137 (28.1 %)
Black
119 (24.4 %)
Two or More
15 (3.1 %)
Asian
13 (2.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	St. Mary Parish
Phone:	(985)384-5922
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 157

Grade 7 176

Grade 8 155