Top Rankings
Lafayette Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 9,333 students in Lafayette Parish School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public middle schools in Louisiana.
Public Middle Schools in Lafayette Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
45 Schools
558 Schools
# Students
32,377 Students
296,901 Students
# Teachers
1,765 Teachers
17,377 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Lafayette Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 193 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Graduation Rate
87%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
83 Students
1,803 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
807 Students
4,185 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
3,493 Students
30,744 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
11%
# Black Students
12,872 Students
126,123 Students
% Black Students
40%
43%
# White Students
14,035 Students
121,866 Students
% White Students
43%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
234 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,062 Students
9,700 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
619
5,663
# Students in K Grade:
2,464
12,777
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,672
13,659
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,503
13,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,431
13,142
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,359
13,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,297
16,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,298
41,544
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,324
52,903
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,459
54,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,826
17,239
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,642
15,828
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,233
13,257
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,250
13,299
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,351 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,501 is less than the state median of $14,320. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$432 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$405 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,351
$14,974
Spending / Student
$12,501
$14,320
Best Lafayette Parish School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
222 W. Milton Avenue
Milton, LA 70558
(337) 521-7740
Milton, LA 70558
(337) 521-7740
Grades: PK-8
| 1,332 students
Rank: #22.
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
805 Teurlings Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Grades: 6-12
| 1,388 students
Rank: #33.
L.j. Alleman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Roselawn Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7850
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7850
Grades: 6-8
| 952 students
Rank: #44.
Youngsville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Church Street
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7940
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7940
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #55.
Broussard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 South Morgan Avenue
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7870
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7870
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #66.
Edgar Martin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Broadmoor Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7910
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7910
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #77.
Judice Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2645 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7890
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7890
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #88.
Paul Breaux Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 South Orange Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7860
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7860
Grades: 5-8
| 680 students
Rank: #99.
Scott Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
116 Marie Street
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7930
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7930
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
Rank: #1010.
Carencro Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 North University
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 521-7880
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 521-7880
Grades: 5-8
| 665 students
Rank: #1111.
Edward J Sam Accelerated School Of Lafayette
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 18th St.
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7560
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7560
Grades: 7-12
| 246 students
Rank: #1212.
Lafayette Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 West University Avenue
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7900
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Rank: #1313.
Acadian Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Moss Street
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7840
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7840
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #1414.
Lerosen Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
516 W Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7580
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7580
Grades: K-12
| 590 students
Rank: n/an/a
W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
200 18th Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7570
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7570
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
