- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Iberia, LA
Iberia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Iberia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220072000316
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iberia Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in New Iberia · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Iberia Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iberia Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in New Iberia, LA.
School address
District: Iberia Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220072000316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Iberia Middle School shrank from 498 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 220072000316 · New Iberia, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 13.1:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students)
Iberia Middle School shrank from 498 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Iberia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Iberia Sen
New Iberia Senior High School
1,315 students
- Westgate High
Westgate High School
863 students
- Loreauville El
Loreauville Elementary School
679 students
- Loreauville Hi
Loreauville High School
576 students
- Caneview Eleme 509
Caneview Elementary School
509 students
- This school 405
Iberia Middle School
405 students
What this shows Iberia Middle School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iberia Middle School compares
Iberia Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 22% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 23% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,572
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 40.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.2%
White 36.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Iberia Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iberia Parish reports $12,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iberia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westgate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loreauville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loreauville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caneview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iberia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar middle schools in New Iberia
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iberia Middle School
How many students attend Iberia Middle School?
Iberia Middle School has 405 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Iberia, LA. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iberia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iberia Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 22% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iberia Middle School?
76.7% of students at Iberia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iberia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Iberia Middle School is African American at 41.2% of enrollment, in New Iberia, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iberia Middle School?
Iberia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Iberia Middle School rank among middle schools in New Iberia?
By Resource Investment Index, Iberia Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in New Iberia, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in New Iberia on the city page.
What other schools are in Iberia Parish?
Besides Iberia Middle School, Iberia Parish also operates New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students), Westgate High School (863 students), and Loreauville Elementary School (679 students). See the Iberia Parish district page for the complete list.