W. W. Lewis Middle School

757 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

W. W. Lewis Middle School is a public educational institution located in Sulphur, Louisiana, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Calcasieu Parish Public School System, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development necessary for early adolescence. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, offering a variety of core subjects alongside opportunities for extracurricular involvement.

Located on Cypress Street, W. W. Lewis serves as a key component of the Sulphur community, emphasizing school spirit and student engagement. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining high expectations for student achievement while promoting a culture of respect and inclusivity. Through its combination of classroom instruction, athletics, and various student organizations, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped with the skills and discipline needed to succeed in their future academic and personal endeavors.

757

Total Students

61.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W. W. Lewis Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	563
Hispanic	82
Black	58
Asian	12
Two or More	37
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
563 (74.4%)
Hispanic
82 (10.8%)
Black
58 (7.7%)
Two or More
37 (4.9%)
Asian
12 (1.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Calcasieu Parish
Phone:	(337)217-4700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	757
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 6 271

Grade 7 235

Grade 8 251