Gonzales Middle School
Tel:
(225) 391-6450
Gonzales Middle School serves 711 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Gonzales Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Gonzales Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Gonzales Middle School's student population of 711 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 711 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Gonzales Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gonzales Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #723 out of 1277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 70% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 2% |
Hispanic | 15% | 7% |
Black | 61% | 43% |
White | 20% | 45% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.61 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 52% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Ascension Parish School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 1,802 student
1.4 miles
612 E Worthy Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100 1.4 9-12 1,802 - Gonzales Pecan Grove Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 528 students
1.5 miles
1712 South Pecan Grove Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7450 1.5 PK-5 528 - Gonzales Gonzales Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 473 students
1.6 miles
521 North Burnside Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6700 1.6 PK-5 473 - Gonzales G. W. Carver Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 578 students
2.0 miles
11310 Legacy Oaks Lane
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6800 2.0 PK-5 578 - Gonzales Duplessis Primary School Grades: PK-5 | 727 students
4.0 miles
38101 Hwy 621
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6650 4.0 PK-5 727
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