Rene A. Rost Middle School
360 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
Rene A. Rost Middle School, located at 112 West Sixth Street in Kaplan, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Vermilion Parish School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and personal development, providing a structured environment where students are encouraged to engage in core curriculum subjects while also participating in extracurricular activities that help build character and school spirit.
The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Kaplan, reflecting the values and culture of the surrounding Acadiana region. By maintaining a focus on community involvement and collaborative learning, Rene A. Rost Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the institution works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that emphasizes not only traditional academic benchmarks but also the social-emotional skills necessary for success in their future endeavors.
The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Kaplan, reflecting the values and culture of the surrounding Acadiana region. By maintaining a focus on community involvement and collaborative learning, Rene A. Rost Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the institution works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that emphasizes not only traditional academic benchmarks but also the social-emotional skills necessary for success in their future endeavors.
360
Total Students
22.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 258 |
| Hispanic | 21 |
| Black | 56 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 22 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White258 (71.7%)
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Black56 (15.6%)
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Two or More22 (6.1%)
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Hispanic21 (5.8%)
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Asian2 (0.6%)
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American Indian1 (0.3%)
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: | Vermilion Parish |
| Phone: | (337)643-8545 |
| Grade Range: | 4th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 360 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 22.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 194 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 20 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
84
Grade 6
91
Grade 7
94
Grade 8
91
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 84 |
| Grade 6 | 91 |
| Grade 7 | 94 |
| Grade 8 | 91 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 186 | 51.7% |
| Male | 174 | 48.3% |
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