Cecilia Junior High School in Cecilia, LA

At a glance

Reported students

576

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

39.41

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Louisiana middle enrollment

70th percentile

Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

463

Cecilia Junior High School: 576 reported students.

State peer staffing position

71st percentile

14.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 621
Teachers (FTE): 29
Student–teacher ratio: 21.4:1

What the reported data says about Cecilia Junior High School

Cecilia Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Cecilia. It is one of 15 current school records connected to St. Martin Parish. NCES reports 576 students for 2024–25.

Among 209 middle schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 405 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.9%) and Black (36.3%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Cecilia Junior High School

1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.4%
Students with disabilities: 9.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 72%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White51.9%
Hispanic7.1%
Black36.3%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Breaux Bridge Junior High School

Middle · Grades 06–08

351 reported students

St. Martinville Junior High School

Middle · Grades 06–08

299 reported students

Parks Middle School

Middle · Grades 04–08

245 reported students

Teche Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

547 reported students

St. Martinville Senior High School

High · Grades 09–12

521 reported students

Cecilia Primary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

656 reported students

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Public schools near Cecilia Junior High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Cecilia Primary School Elementary · St. Martin Parish	PK–02	656	0.2 mi
Cecilia High School High · St. Martin Parish	09–12	768	0.4 mi
Teche Elementary School Elementary · St. Martin Parish	03–05	547	0.9 mi
Breaux Bridge Junior High School Middle · St. Martin Parish	06–08	351	5.2 mi
Arnaudville Middle School Middle · St. Landry Parish	05–08	193	6.6 mi
Parks Middle School Middle · St. Martin Parish	04–08	245	8.7 mi

Frequently asked questions about Cecilia Junior High School

What grades does Cecilia Junior High School serve?

Cecilia Junior High School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in St. Martin Parish.

How many students attend Cecilia Junior High School?

Cecilia Junior High School reported 576 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 209 Louisiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 621 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Cecilia Junior High School?

The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 576 students and 39.41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Cecilia Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Cecilia Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Martin Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Cecilia Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

72% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Cecilia Junior High School in?

Cecilia Junior High School is part of St. Martin Parish, based in Breaux Bridge, LA, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Cecilia Junior High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cecilia Primary School (0.2 mi), Cecilia High School (0.4 mi), Teche Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.