Northwestern Middle School

5200 East Central Avenue
Zachary, LA 70791

912 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Northwestern Middle School, located at 5200 East Central Avenue in Zachary, Louisiana, is a key component of the highly regarded Zachary Community School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school serves students in the middle grades by fostering an environment that balances rigorous curriculum standards with personal growth. It is recognized for its dedication to preparing students for the transition to high school, consistently maintaining a focus on high test scores and student achievement.

Beyond its academic reputation, Northwestern Middle School places a heavy emphasis on community involvement and holistic student development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and academic clubs, which are designed to engage students outside of the classroom. By leveraging the supportive culture of the Zachary area, the school strives to create a structured and collaborative atmosphere where faculty, staff, and parents work together to ensure the success and well-being of every student.

912

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwestern Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	27
Black	531
Asian	8
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

Black
531 (58.2 %)
White
304 (33.3 %)
Two or More
41 (4.5 %)
Hispanic
27 (3.0 %)
Asian
8 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Zachary Community School District
Phone:	(225)654-9201
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	912
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	415
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* 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 7 446

Grade 8 466