L.j. Alleman Middle School

600 Roselawn Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 952 students in grades 6-8, L.j. Alleman Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 952 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 10% in LA
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

L.j. Alleman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

L.j. Alleman Middle School's student population of 952 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
952 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

L.j. Alleman Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L.j. Alleman Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#106 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of L.j. Alleman Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of L.j. Alleman Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of L.j. Alleman Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of L.j. Alleman Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
11%
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Black
31%
41%
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White
56%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in L.j. Alleman Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of L.j. Alleman Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in L.j. Alleman Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in L.j. Alleman Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is L.j. Alleman Middle School's ranking?
L.j. Alleman Middle School is ranked #106 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are L.j. Alleman Middle School often compared to?
L.j. Alleman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgar Martin Middle School, Scott Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend L.j. Alleman Middle School?
952 students attend L.j. Alleman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of L.j. Alleman Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L.j. Alleman Middle School?
L.j. Alleman Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does L.j. Alleman Middle School offer ?
L.j. Alleman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is L.j. Alleman Middle School part of?
L.j. Alleman Middle School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 952 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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