Abita Springs Middle School

72079 Maple Street
Abita Springs, LA 70420

(985)892-2070

435 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Abita Springs Middle School, located at 72079 Maple Street in the historic town of Abita Springs, Louisiana, serves as a focal point for the local community’s middle-grade education. As part of the St. Tammany Parish Public School System, the school is situated in a charming, small-town environment that emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere. The campus is designed to support students during the critical transition between elementary and high school, fostering an environment that encourages both academic growth and personal development.

Academically, Abita Springs Middle School strives to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares its students for the challenges of secondary education. Beyond standard coursework, the school typically integrates extracurricular activities and community involvement, reflecting the unique character of the Abita Springs area. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a supportive school culture, the institution aims to nurture well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community as they advance in their academic journeys.

435

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abita Springs Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	49
Black	45
Asian	3
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	2

White
321 (73.8%)
Hispanic
49 (11.3%)
Black
45 (10.3%)
Two or More
15 (3.4%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	St. Tammany Parish
Phone:	(985)892-2070
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 4 146

Grade 5 142

Grade 6 147