For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 4,210 students in Acadia Parish, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Acadia Parish, LA are Evangeline Elementary School, Egan Elementary School and Mermentau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Acadia Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Acadia Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Acadia Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evangeline Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1448 Old Evangeline Highway
Evangeline, LA 70537
(337) 824-1368
Evangeline, LA 70537
(337) 824-1368
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Egan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2166 Egan Highway
Egan, LA 70531
(337) 783-4148
Egan, LA 70531
(337) 783-4148
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Mermentau Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 Church Street
Mermentau, LA 70556
(337) 824-1943
Mermentau, LA 70556
(337) 824-1943
Gr: PK-7 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Estherwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
214 Jefferson Avenue
Estherwood, LA 70534
(337) 783-6788
Estherwood, LA 70534
(337) 783-6788
Gr: PK-7 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Mire Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5484 Mire Highway
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 873-6602
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 873-6602
Gr: PK-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Morse Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Wisconsin Street
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-5391
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-5391
Gr: PK-7 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Richard Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1616 Charlene Highway
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-3339
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-3339
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Branch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8362 Branch Highway
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-5708
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-5708
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Iota Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
426 South Fifth Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2536
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2536
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Amikids Acadiana
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 Celestine La Tortue Road
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Church Point Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Martin Luther King Drive
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-6381
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-6381
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Midland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
735 South Crocker
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-3310
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-3310
Gr: 8-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Armstrong Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Martin Luther King Drive
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3377
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3377
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Crowley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 West Northern Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-5305
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-5305
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Acadia Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Acadia Parish Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
404 West 12th St
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-7188
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-7188
Gr: 1-12
Southwest Developmental Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P O Box 218
Iota, LA 70543
(318) 821-0855
Iota, LA 70543
(318) 821-0855
Gr: K-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Acadia Parish, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Acadia Parish, LA include Evangeline Elementary School, Egan Elementary School and Mermentau Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Acadia Parish?
14 public middle schools are located in Acadia Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Acadia Parish?
Acadia Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Acadia Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Acadia Parish include: Estherwood Elementary School vs. Egan Elementary School, Branch Elementary School vs. Richard Elementary School, Egan Elementary School vs. Estherwood Elementary School
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