Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School's student population of 710 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#231 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
34%
41%
White
45%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School's ranking?
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School is ranked #231 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School often compared to?
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest Gallet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School?
710 students attend Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School?
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School offer ?
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School part of?
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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