Enrollment
629
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Scott, LA
Scott Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Scott Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220087000690
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Scott · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Scott, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087000690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scott Middle School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scott Middle School
Scott Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Scott, Louisiana, enrolling 629 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 91% of Louisiana schools and 29% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.2% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 629 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 394 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #210.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lafayette Parish spends $11,837 per pupil, 28% below the Louisiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 290 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 629 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students) and Lafayette High School (1,720 students) alongside Scott Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Scott Middle School compares
Scott Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▼ 2% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,837
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
African American 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Scott Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lafayette Parish, which includes Scott Middle School.
$11,837
Per student
-28%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 32.8%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Scott Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~629 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Scott Middle School
How many students attend Scott Middle School?
Scott Middle School has 629 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Scott, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Middle School is 21.7:1, which is 29% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scott Middle School?
61.2% of students at Scott Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Scott Middle School is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Scott, 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 Scott Middle School?
Scott Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scott Middle School rank among public schools in Scott?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Scott, 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 Scott on the city page.
Is Scott Middle School a good school?
Scott Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides Scott Middle School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.
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