Lafayette Middle School

Lafayette Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 5-8
1301 W University Ave,  Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish Public Schools
3.6
372 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tia Trahan
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
33%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9%
State Average
31%
Science
11%
State Average
6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
198:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Black
67.5%
White
14.4%
Hispanic
12.2%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 8 Reviews
1.0 student
1/11/2025
This skhool is absolutely HORIBLE!!!!!!! Fights happen ALL the time!!!!!!!! The teachers barely teach anything!!!!!!! And the lunch is SUPPER DISGUSTING!!!!!!! DONT LET UR KIDS COM HERE EVER!!!!!! THE STUDENTS DISRESPECT OTHER STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ALL THE TIME!!!!!! THIS IS A VERRY BAAD SKOOL!!!!
5.0 parent
10/29/2022
This school has taken great strides in the past few years. Great teachers.
principal
2/4/2018
I have always liked working in schools with at-risk students. You definitely hear the rumors about certain schools having worked in the school system for 14 years like I have. This school is not what you hear about it. It is an excellent school, with devoted faculty and staff, and the students are e...
4.0 other
11/19/2015
My son has been in the Environ. Science Program here for two years. He really struggled last year because of a lot of absences due to illnesss; but the teachers were caring and the Guidance Counselor, Ms. Constantine, couldn't have been more wonderful and encouraging. He's doing better this year; he...

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Lafayette Middle School is a public school for students in grades 5-8 in Lafayette, LA and is served by the Lafayette Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 372 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Lafayette Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $256,458. Discover additional schools in the area, like Early College Academy, Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette, Lafayette Renaissance Charter High School, and more. Learn more about what Lafayette has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lafayette Middle School.

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