Gonzales Middle School
Tel:
(225)391-6450
- Gonzales Middle School serves 656 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 71% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Gonzales Middle School's student population of 656 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 656 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gonzales Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gonzales Middle School is 0.58, 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 | #917 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 63% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 69% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 6% |
| Black | 58% | 44% |
| White | 25% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ascension Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gonzales Middle School is East Ascension High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Central Middle School (4.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pecan Grove Primary School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gonzales East Ascension High School Grades: 9-12 | 1820 students
1.4 miles
612 E Worthy Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-6100 1.4 9-12 1820 - Gonzales Pecan Grove Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 552 students
1.5 miles
1712 South Pecan Grove Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-7450 1.5 PK-5 552 - Gonzales Gonzales Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 465 students
1.6 miles
521 North Burnside Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-6700 1.6 PK-5 465 - Gonzales G. W. Carver Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 526 students
2.0 miles
11310 Legacy Oaks Lane
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-6800 2.0 PK-5 526 - Gonzales Duplessis Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 758 students
4.0 miles
38101 Hwy 621
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225)391-6650 4.0 PK-5 758
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