Serving 682 students in grades 6-8, Youngsville Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youngsville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Youngsville Middle School's student population of 682 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
682 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Youngsville Middle: Where School is Sweeter
School Rankings
Youngsville Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Youngsville Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#162 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
23%
41%
White
63%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Youngsville Middle School's ranking?
Youngsville Middle School is ranked #162 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Youngsville Middle School often compared to?
Youngsville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broussard Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Youngsville Middle School?
682 students attend Youngsville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Youngsville Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Youngsville Middle School?
Youngsville Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Youngsville Middle School offer ?
Youngsville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Youngsville Middle School part of?
Youngsville Middle School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
School Reviews
2 11/16/2015
i dont like the rules iss for five tardys it should a lunch detention and we should be able to have our phones because we could get kidnapped and they should be able to look in our backpacks
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