- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Scott Middle School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 220087000690 · Scott, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 21.7:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
Scott Middle School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Scott Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- This school 629
Scott Middle School
629 students
What this shows Scott Middle School reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott Middle School compares
Scott 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,386
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 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.
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
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,720
- 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
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 (~629 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.