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Lafayette Middle School

Public | 4-8 | 490 students
 

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Posted July 22, 2010
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I went to this school in the late ,50's, was ok, got my drivers' licence there, walked from Brookside Dr to this shool. Don't remember any of the teachers, but the principle there was feared and he took over a class that I took one summer.

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Posted June 1, 2009
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I attended Lafayette Middle School for my 6th and 7th grade years of junior high. I agree that there were too many fights that took place. The teachers hardly disciplined any of the students, and although I wasn't much of a troublemaker, I acknowledged what was going on around me and was amazed at what students were able to get away with. However, I have to say that their Science Department seem to be somewhat dedicated to doing their job. I did learn alot in the science classes I took. And the trip to Grand Isle, my 7th grade year, was awesome, however could have been more informing by being incorporated into a cirriculum. This school has ALOT of room for improvement.

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Posted March 27, 2008
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My daughter has been going to this school for 2 yrs now. In my experience, the teachers are no help. The staff is seriouisly lacking in disciplinary qualities. There are entirely too many fights, and not enough learning going on at this school. If you have a choice, do not send your child to this school!
—Submitted by a parent

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Posted December 30, 2006
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I myself and my brother went to this school and I believe this is a great school myself. Exspecially their are some wonderful people on staff when i was there our most favorite was Ms.C.Dean 7th grade English teacher. We love you Ms. Dean!
—Submitted by Raporcha R., a former student

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In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

536 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

536 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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About the tests

In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

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In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

536 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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53%

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Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

536 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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55%

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56%

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Science

The state average for Science was 65% in 2012.

536 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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43%

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57%

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56%

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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2012.

536 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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47%

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Scale: % basic or above

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

536 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

536 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

536 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
48%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2012.

536 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
51%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 76% 46%
White 22% 49%
Hispanic 2% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 88%N/A65%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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1301 West University Avenue
Lafayette, LA 70506
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Phone: (337) 521-7900

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