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Paul Breaux Middle School

1400 South Orange Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 680 students in grades 5-8, Paul Breaux Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 35% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 680 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Paul Breaux Middle School's student population of 680 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
680 students
This chart displays total students of Paul Breaux Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 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
Paul Breaux Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul Breaux Middle School is 0.57, 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)
#465 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Paul Breaux Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paul Breaux 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.
46%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paul Breaux 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.
32%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Paul Breaux 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
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Paul Breaux 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 Paul Breaux Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Paul Breaux Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Paul Breaux Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Paul Breaux Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
29%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Paul Breaux 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 Paul Breaux 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 Paul Breaux Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Paul Breaux 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
64%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paul Breaux 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 Paul Breaux 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 Paul Breaux Middle School's ranking?
Paul Breaux Middle School is ranked #465 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Paul Breaux Middle School often compared to?
Paul Breaux 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Paul Breaux Middle School?
680 students attend Paul Breaux Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Paul Breaux Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Breaux Middle School?
Paul Breaux Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paul Breaux Middle School offer ?
Paul Breaux Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Paul Breaux Middle School part of?
Paul Breaux Middle School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.

School Reviews
5   10/6/2012
I am a student at Paul Breaux Middle School and I have to say that this is the best school for gifted students.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 680 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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