Iberia Middle School

613 Weeks Island Road
New Iberia, LA 70560

498 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Iberia Middle School, located at 613 Weeks Island Road in New Iberia, Louisiana, serves as a primary educational institution within the Iberia Parish School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

The campus acts as a key hub for the local community, providing various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests outside of the traditional classroom. With a focus on preparing students for future success, Iberia Middle School utilizes a blend of modern instructional methods and supportive faculty guidance to help each student reach their academic potential. Its location on Weeks Island Road places it as a central fixture for families throughout the New Iberia area, reflecting the district's commitment to accessible and quality public education.

498

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Iberia Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	56
Black	200
Asian	18
Two or More	40
American Indian	2

Black
200 (40.2 %)
White
182 (36.5 %)
Hispanic
56 (11.2 %)
Two or More
40 (8.0 %)
Asian
18 (3.6 %)
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:	Iberia Parish
Phone:	(337)364-3927
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 7 254

Grade 8 244