L.J. Alleman Middle School

600 Roselawn Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503

890 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

L.J. Alleman Middle School, located in Lafayette, Louisiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Lafayette Parish School System. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its effort to provide a well-rounded middle school experience. The school community emphasizes personal growth, character development, and rigorous instruction, aiming to prepare students for the academic demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, L.J. Alleman is recognized for its vibrant extracurricular environment. The school typically offers a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and elective courses—such as music, arts, and technology—designed to engage diverse student interests. Situated on Roselawn Boulevard, the school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and students to ensure a supportive learning environment for the local community.

890

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L.J. Alleman Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	460
Hispanic	71
Black	288
Asian	22
Two or More	42
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
460 (51.7%)
Black
288 (32.4%)
Hispanic
71 (8.0%)
Two or More
42 (4.7%)
Asian
22 (2.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Lafayette Parish
Phone:	(337)521-7850
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	890
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 6 334

Grade 7 275

Grade 8 281