School overview
At a glance
Reported students
245
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
20.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana middle enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
463
Parks Middle School: 245 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Parks Middle School
Parks Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 04–08 in St. Martinville. It is one of 15 current school records connected to St. Martin Parish. NCES reports 245 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 middle schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 405 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, below 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (57.1%) and White (33.9%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Parks Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.59 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?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.9%
- Hispanic2.4%
- Black57.1%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in St. Martin Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
St. Martinville Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
299 reported students
Breaux Bridge Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
351 reported students
Cecilia Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
576 reported students
St. Martin Early STEAM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–01
295 reported students
Breaux Bridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
322 reported students
Parks Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
373 reported students