Serving 574 students in grades 6-8, Brusly Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brusly Middle School's student population of 574 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brusly Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brusly Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
47%
41%
White
44%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brusly Middle School's ranking?
Brusly Middle School is ranked #492 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Brusly Middle School often compared to?
Brusly Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brusly High School, Port Allen Middle School, Brusly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Brusly Middle School?
574 students attend Brusly Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Brusly Middle School students are Black, 44% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brusly Middle School?
Brusly Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brusly Middle School offer ?
Brusly Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brusly Middle School part of?
Brusly Middle School is part of West Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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