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Northwestern Middle School

Grades 07–08 · Zachary, LA · NCES 220003900406

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5200 East Central Avenue · Zachary, LA 70791

At a glance

Reported students

841

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

62.51

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Louisiana middle enrollment

96th percentile

Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

778

Northwestern Middle School: 841 reported students.

State peer staffing position

53rd percentile

13.5:1 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
877
Teachers (FTE)
61
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1

What the reported data says about Northwestern Middle School

Northwestern Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Zachary. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Zachary Community School District. NCES reports 841 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 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, 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 Black (61.1%) and White (30.1%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. 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 Northwestern Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 62.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
0.2%
Students with disabilities
8.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch
60.4%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

  • White30.1%
  • Hispanic3.6%
  • Black61.1%
  • Asian1.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial3.6%

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 Zachary Community School District

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

Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–06

837 reported students

Zachary Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–04

778 reported students

Rollins Place Elementary

Elementary · Grades 01–02

774 reported students

Northwestern Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–KG

337 reported students

Zachary Early Learning Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

201 reported students

Zachary High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,726 reported students

View all 7 district schools →