Very Good
#382 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 30% in state
Broussard Middle School
Middle School · Lafayette Parish · Broussard, LA
A Lafayette Parish middle school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1325 South Morgan Avenue, Broussard, LA 70518
- Math 52% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Broussard Middle School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Broussard Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,361/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Broussard), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,574
Median home value
$287,300
Median rent
$997/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70518; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngsville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Acadiana Renaissance Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 3,002 | Compare → |
| Ascension Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Episcopal School of AcadianaPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lafayette Parish
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #18 of 43
- District spending per student
- $12,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Broussard Middle School is listed in Lafayette Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Broussard Middle School
Broussard Middle School is a public middle school in Broussard, LA, part of Lafayette Parish, serving approximately 603 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #382 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Broussard Middle School
What grades does Broussard Middle School serve?
Broussard Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Broussard Middle School?
Broussard Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broussard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Broussard Middle School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Broussard Middle School rank in LA?
Broussard Middle School ranks #382 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Broussard Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Broussard Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Broussard Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Broussard Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Broussard Middle School a charter school?
No, Broussard Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Broussard Middle School a Title I school?
No, Broussard Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Broussard Middle School?
58.0% of students at Broussard Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 603
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lafayette Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (337) 521-7870
- Area population (ZIP 70518)
- 16,667
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70518; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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