Serving 373 students in grades 7-8, Belle Place Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 373 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Belle Place Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Place Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Belle Place Middle School?
373 students attend Belle Place Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Belle Place Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Place Middle School?
Belle Place Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belle Place Middle School offer ?
Belle Place Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Belle Place Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 373 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 34% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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