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Iota Middle School

426 South Fifth Street, Iota, LA 70543Acadia Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
287
Students
Total enrolled
$13,439
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
19.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 29% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 287 students in grades 06–08 in Iota, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,439 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
19.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Iota Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Iota, Louisiana, serving grades 06–08 with 287 students. The district invests $13,439 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Iota Middle School

287
Total Students
19.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
49%
Free Lunch
15
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
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4
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12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution140 male · 147 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility49%
National avg 52% · 140 students
Student Composition
91%
White91%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black2%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220003001015

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,439Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,439
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,913
Student Support$2,553
Administration$1,613
Operations$2,016
Other$1,344
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,439 spent per student, an estimated $5,954 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
27%
State government
45.8%
Local (property tax)
27.0%
Federal programs
27.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Mire Elementary SchoolIota Elementary SchoolChurch Point Elementary SchoolRichard Elementary School
+13 more
↓
Middle
Crowley Middle SchoolArmstrong Middle SchoolChurch Point Middle School
↓
High School
Rayne High SchoolIota High SchoolChurch Point High SchoolCrowley High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyAcadia Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAcadia Parish →
Phone: (337)779-2536
NCES ID: 220003001015
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Iota seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Acadia Parish
Elem
Mire Elementary School
666 students · PK–08
55% FRL
High
Rayne High School
640 students · 09–12
63% FRL
High
Iota High School
611 students · 09–12
46% FRL
Elem
Iota Elementary School
605 students · PK–05
57% FRL
Elem
Church Point Elementary School
604 students · PK–05
83% FRL
High
Church Point High School
555 students · 09–12
65% FRL
High
Crowley High School
536 students · 09–12
● 47 opp76% FRL
Elem
Richard Elementary School
507 students · PK–08
50% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
426 South Fifth Street, Iota, LA 70543
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.