Serving 577 students in grades 6-8, Brusly Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brusly Middle School's student population of 577 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brusly Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brusly Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#565 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
46%
42%
White
47%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brusly Middle School's ranking?
Brusly Middle School is ranked #565 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Brusly Middle School often compared to?
Brusly Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brusly High School, Port Allen Middle School, Brusly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Brusly Middle School?
577 students attend Brusly Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Brusly Middle School students are White, 46% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brusly Middle School?
Brusly Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brusly Middle School offer ?
Brusly Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brusly Middle School part of?
Brusly Middle School is part of West Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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