- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Charles, LA
Moss Bluff Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Moss Bluff Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220033000253
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moss Bluff Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Lake Charles · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Moss Bluff Middle School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moss Bluff Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Lake Charles, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Moss Bluff Middle School held near 864 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 220033000253 · Lake Charles, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
781 enr · 15.6:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Moss Bluff Middle School held near 864 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Moss Bluff Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school
Moss Bluff Middle School
781 students
What this shows Moss Bluff Middle School reports 781 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moss Bluff Middle School compares
Moss Bluff 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 44% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
184
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
African American 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Moss Bluff Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moss Bluff Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moss Bluff Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Lake Charles
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
S. J. Welsh Middle School
Standard public school
1,011 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
F. K. White Middle School
Standard public school
614 students 14:1 students per teacher
Oak Park Middle School
Standard public school
388 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
Standard public school
265 students 11:1 students per teacher
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 (~781 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Moss Bluff Middle School
How many students attend Moss Bluff Middle School?
Moss Bluff Middle School has 781 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Charles, LA. CCD year-over-year: 883 (2022-23) → 864 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moss Bluff Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moss Bluff Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% 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 Moss Bluff Middle School?
35.2% of students at Moss Bluff Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moss Bluff Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Moss Bluff Middle School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Lake Charles, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moss Bluff Middle School?
Moss Bluff Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Moss Bluff Middle School rank among middle schools in Lake Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Moss Bluff Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Lake Charles, 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 Lake Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Moss Bluff Middle School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.