DeQuincy Middle School

Calcasieu Parish
1603 W Fourth St
DeQuincy, LA 70633
208 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
DeQuincy Middle School, located at 1603 W Fourth St in DeQuincy, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Calcasieu Parish School District. As a middle school, it focuses on bridging the critical academic and social transition between elementary and high school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, personal development, and preparation for future academic success within the local community.

The school plays an active role in the small-town atmosphere of DeQuincy, often serving as a focal point for extracurricular activities and community engagement. By emphasizing a curriculum tailored to the needs of adolescent learners, DeQuincy Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and civic responsibility among its student body. It remains a key institution for families in the area, providing structured educational programs designed to help students build a strong foundation for their upcoming secondary education.
208
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    158 (76.0%)
  • Black
    32 (15.4%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.0%)
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: Calcasieu Parish
Phone: (337)217-4770
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 105
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 6 65
Grade 7 78
Grade 8 65
Gender Ratio