- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Paradis, LA
J.B. Martin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for J.B. Martin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220144001145
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.B. Martin Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 733
- students enrolled
J.B. Martin Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Charles Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220144001145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
J.B. Martin Middle School held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 60.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 220144001145 · Paradis, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
733 enr · 15.9:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Destrehan High School (1,435 students)
J.B. Martin Middle School held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 60.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
J.B. Martin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Destrehan High
Destrehan High School
1,435 students
- Hahnville High
Hahnville High School
1,416 students
- This school
J.B. Martin Middle School
733 students
- Harry M. Hurst
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
685 students
- Luling Element
Luling Elementary School
653 students
- St. Rose Eleme 540
St. Rose Elementary School
540 students
What this shows J.B. Martin Middle School reports 733 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.B. Martin Middle School compares
J.B. Martin Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 43% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,961
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
African American 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, J.B. Martin Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Charles Parish reports $22,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J.B. Martin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destrehan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hahnville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry M. Hurst Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luling Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Rose Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.B. Martin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,416
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~733 students)
Frequently asked questions about J.B. Martin Middle School
How many students attend J.B. Martin Middle School?
J.B. Martin Middle School has 733 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Paradis, LA. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 750 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.B. Martin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.B. Martin Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% higher 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 J.B. Martin Middle School?
35.8% of students at J.B. Martin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.B. Martin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at J.B. Martin Middle School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Paradis, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.B. Martin Middle School?
J.B. Martin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
What other schools are in St. Charles Parish?
Besides J.B. Martin Middle School, St. Charles Parish also operates Destrehan High School (1,435 students), Hahnville High School (1,416 students), and Harry M. Hurst Middle School (685 students). See the St. Charles Parish district page for the complete list.