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Central Middle School

602 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Eunice, LA 70535St. Landry Parish
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0506Non-Charter
326
Students
Total enrolled
$14,633
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
24.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
62% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 326 students in grades 05–06 in Eunice, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,633 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
24.9 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Central Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Eunice, Louisiana, serving grades 05–06 with 326 students. The district invests $14,633 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Central Middle School

326
Total Students
24.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
75%
Free Lunch
13
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0506) are served by this school
Gender Distribution163 male · 163 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility75%
National avg 52% · 246 students
Student Composition
39%
50%
Asian2%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black50%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220156001175

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,633Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,633
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,438
Student Support$2,780
Administration$1,756
Operations$2,195
Other$1,463
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,633 spent per student, an estimated $6,482 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
29%
State government
44.1%
Local (property tax)
28.6%
Federal programs
27.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 75% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 06
Location
CountySt. Landry Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (337)457-5895
NCES ID: 220156001175
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Eunice seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
602 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Eunice, LA 70535
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.