Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Plantation Elementary School serves the southeast part of Lafayette, LA, covering an area of approximately 8.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being 5.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School's student population of 484 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School's ranking?
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School is ranked #266 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School often compared to?
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest Gallet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School?
484 students attend Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School?
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School offer ?
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School part of?
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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