E.j. Gay Middle School serves 456 students in grades 4-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
456 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
89%
41%
White
10%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend E.j. Gay Middle School?
456 students attend E.j. Gay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of E.j. Gay Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E.j. Gay Middle School?
E.j. Gay Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does E.j. Gay Middle School offer ?
E.j. Gay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is E.j. Gay Middle School part of?
E.j. Gay Middle School is part of Iberville Parish School District.
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