Lafayette Middle School

1301 West University Avenue
Lafayette, LA 70506

351 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lafayette Middle School is a public institution located in the heart of Lafayette, Louisiana, serving students within the Lafayette Parish School System. Situated on West University Avenue, the school is positioned to provide educational services to a diverse student body, focusing on foundational academic growth and social development during the critical middle school years. The school is known for being part of a larger community effort to prepare students for the transition to high school, offering a curriculum that aligns with state standards while striving to foster a supportive learning environment.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Lafayette Middle School typically emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that aim to develop well-rounded individuals. As a pillar of the local community, the school works to involve parents and local stakeholders in the educational process, ensuring that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

351

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	52
Black	243
Asian	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Black
243 (69.2%)
Hispanic
52 (14.8%)
White
40 (11.4%)
Two or More
11 (3.1%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Lafayette Parish
Phone:	(337)521-7900
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 104

Grade 7 120

Grade 8 127

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lafayette Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	104
Grade 7	120
Grade 8	127

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lafayette Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	161	45.9%
Male	190	54.1%

Middle School 6th - 8th