Belle Place Middle School
Tel:
(337)364-2141
- Belle Place Middle School serves 435 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Belle Place Middle School's student population of 435 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 435 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Belle Place Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Belle Place Middle School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #432 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| Black | 30% | 44% |
| White | 63% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Iberia Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Belle Place Middle School is Loreauville High School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Loreauville High School (3.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Lewis Elementary School (2.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Iberia North Lewis Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 697 students
2.8 miles
604 North Lewis Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337)369-6132 2.8 PK-6 697 - Loreauville Loreauville Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 658 students
3.3 miles
318 Ed Broussard Road
Loreauville, LA 70552
(337)229-6363 3.3 PK-6 658 - New Iberia Dodson Street Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 275 students
3.5 miles
420 Dodson Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337)369-3738 3.5 PK-6 275 - Loreauville Loreauville High School Grades: 7-12 | 490 students
3.5 miles
410 North Main Street
Loreauville, LA 70552
(337)229-4701 3.5 7-12 490 - New Iberia Daspit Road Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 454 students
3.8 miles
1103 Daspit Road
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337)364-2371 3.8 PK-6 454
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