J.D. Meisler Middle School

679 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

J.D. Meisler Middle School, located in Metairie, Louisiana, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Jefferson Parish Public School System. The school is centrally located off Cleary Avenue and is known for serving a diverse student population within the suburban New Orleans area. The campus provides a structured academic environment focused on preparing middle schoolers for the transition to high school by offering a standard middle school curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities and support services.

Beyond its core academic offerings, J.D. Meisler places an emphasis on fostering a supportive school community. The school typically provides a range of programs designed to engage students both socially and athletically, including sports teams, clubs, and elective courses that allow students to explore personal interests. By balancing academic rigor with student-centered programming, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique developmental needs of early adolescents.

679

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J.D. Meisler Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	463
Black	122
Asian	23
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
463 (68.2%)
Black
122 (18.0%)
White
60 (8.8%)
Asian
23 (3.4%)
Two or More
9 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)888-5832
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 232

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 238