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Lafayette Middle School

1301 West University Avenue
Lafayette, LA 70506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 369 students in grades 6-8, Lafayette Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lafayette Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lafayette Middle School's student population of 369 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
369 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lafayette Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#858 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lafayette Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lafayette Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lafayette Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lafayette Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lafayette Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lafayette Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lafayette Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lafayette Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
68%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lafayette Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
14%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lafayette Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lafayette Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lafayette Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Lafayette Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lafayette Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lafayette Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Middle School's ranking?
Lafayette Middle School is ranked #858 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lafayette Middle School often compared to?
Lafayette Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like L.j. Alleman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Middle School?
369 students attend Lafayette Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lafayette Middle School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Middle School?
Lafayette Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lafayette Middle School offer ?
Lafayette Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lafayette Middle School part of?
Lafayette Middle School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Lafayette Middle School located?
Lafayette Middle School is located in the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood of Lafayette, LA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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