Edgar Martin Middle School

401 Broadmoor Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 495 students in grades 6-8, Edgar Martin Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 30% in LA
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edgar Martin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Edgar Martin Middle School's student population of 495 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
495 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Edgar Martin Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgar Martin Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#261 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
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40%
29%
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53%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
17%
9%
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Black
21%
42%
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White
52%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edgar Martin Middle School's ranking?
Edgar Martin Middle School is ranked #261 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Edgar Martin Middle School often compared to?
Edgar Martin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like L.j. Alleman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Edgar Martin Middle School?
495 students attend Edgar Martin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Edgar Martin Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgar Martin Middle School?
Edgar Martin Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edgar Martin Middle School offer ?
Edgar Martin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Edgar Martin Middle School part of?
Edgar Martin Middle School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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