- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Morgan City, LA
Morgan City Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Morgan City Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220162001252
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgan City Junior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Morgan City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgan City Junior High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan City Junior High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Morgan City, LA.
School address
District: St. Mary Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220162001252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Morgan City Junior High School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 220162001252 · Morgan City, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 14.7:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgan City High School (650 students)
Morgan City Junior High School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Morgan City Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morgan City Hi
Morgan City High School
650 students
- Hattie a. Watt
Hattie a. Watts Elementary School
601 students
- Berwick High S
Berwick High School
469 students
- Patterson High
Patterson High School
439 students
- Centerville Hi
Centerville High School
429 students
- This school
Morgan City Junior High School
412 students
What this shows Morgan City Junior High School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morgan City Junior High School compares
Morgan City Junior High 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▼ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$14,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
White 26.0%
African American 24.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Morgan City Junior High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Mary Parish reports $14,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morgan City Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hattie a. Watts Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berwick High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patterson High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morgan City Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morgan City Junior High School
How many students attend Morgan City Junior High School?
Morgan City Junior High School has 412 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Morgan City, LA. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan City Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan City Junior High School is 14.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 6% 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 Morgan City Junior High School?
55.5% of students at Morgan City Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgan City Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Morgan City Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in Morgan City, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan City Junior High School?
Morgan City Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Morgan City Junior High School rank among public schools in Morgan City?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan City Junior High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Morgan City, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morgan City on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Mary Parish?
Besides Morgan City Junior High School, St. Mary Parish also operates Morgan City High School (650 students), Hattie a. Watts Elementary School (601 students), and Berwick High School (469 students). See the St. Mary Parish district page for the complete list.