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 13:1.
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
Showing 2000–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2000–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2000–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
89%
42%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
41%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2000–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
61%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2000–2025. 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
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 13:1.
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.
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
