Central Middle School

512 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Central Middle School, located at 14101 Roddy Road in Gonzales, Louisiana, is a key component of the Ascension Parish School Board district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on fostering both academic excellence and personal growth during the pivotal transition from elementary to high school. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic initiatives intended to keep students engaged and prepared for the rigors of secondary education.

As a prominent educational institution in Ascension Parish, Central Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative learning. The school is known for its dedication to creating a safe and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and build strong character. By providing a structured yet supportive curriculum, the faculty at Central Middle School strives to meet the unique developmental needs of its students, helping them establish a solid foundation for future success in their high school careers and beyond.

512

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	112
Black	139
Asian	2
Two or More	31

White
228 (44.5%)
Black
139 (27.1%)
Hispanic
112 (21.9%)
Two or More
31 (6.1%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Ascension Parish
Phone:	(225)391-6400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 6 167

Grade 7 174

Grade 8 171