At a glance
Reported students
412
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana middle enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
325
Morgan City Junior High School: 412 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
14.4:1 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
- 544
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
What the reported data says about Morgan City Junior High School
Morgan City Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Morgan City. It is one of 21 current school records connected to St. Mary Parish. NCES reports 412 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 middle schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 405 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (43.4%) and White (26%). English learners represent 11.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. 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 Morgan City Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.6 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.08
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26%
- Hispanic43.4%
- Black24%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
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.
Other schools in St. Mary Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Patterson Junior High School
Middle · Grades 05–08
374 reported students
Berwick Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
325 reported students
Franklin Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
196 reported students
B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
150 reported students
Berwick Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
420 reported students
Centerville High School
Other · Grades PK–12
429 reported students
Public schools near Morgan City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.E. Norman Elementary School Elementary · St. Mary Parish | PK–05 | 335 | 0.2 mi |
| Julia B. Maitland School Elementary · St. Mary Parish | PK–05 | 199 | 0.8 mi |
| Morgan City High School High · St. Mary Parish | 09–12 | 650 | 0.8 mi |
| Berwick Elementary School Elementary · St. Mary Parish | PK–05 | 420 | 1.2 mi |
| Berwick Junior High School Middle · St. Mary Parish | 06–08 | 325 | 2.2 mi |
| Patterson Junior High School Middle · St. Mary Parish | 05–08 | 374 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Morgan City Junior High School
What grades does Morgan City Junior High School serve?
Morgan City Junior High School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in St. Mary Parish.
How many students attend Morgan City Junior High School?
Morgan City Junior High School reported 412 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 209 Louisiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 544 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Morgan City Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 412 students and 28.6 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 Morgan City Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Morgan City Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Mary Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Morgan City Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.2% 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 Morgan City Junior High School in?
Morgan City Junior High School is part of St. Mary Parish, based in Centerville, LA, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Morgan City Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include M.E. Norman Elementary School (0.2 mi), Julia B. Maitland School (0.8 mi), Morgan City High School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.