S. P. Arnett Middle School

370 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

S. P. Arnett Middle School, located in Westlake, Louisiana, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Calcasieu Parish Public School System. As a cornerstone of the Westlake community, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. The faculty focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core subjects while providing opportunities for extracurricular involvement, helping to develop well-rounded individuals during their critical middle school years.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Westlake, often reflecting the tight-knit spirit of the community. In addition to its standard curriculum, S. P. Arnett Middle School places a strong emphasis on character development and community responsibility. By offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and academic support services, the school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, cultivate leadership skills, and achieve their full potential before advancing to the secondary level.

370

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for S. P. Arnett Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	21
Black	52
Asian	3
Two or More	8

White
286 (77.3 %)
Black
52 (14.1 %)
Hispanic
21 (5.7 %)
Two or More
8 (2.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Calcasieu Parish
Phone:	(337)217-4630
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 6 130

Grade 7 130

Grade 8 110