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Scott Middle School

116 Marie Street, Scott, LA 70583Lafayette Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
559
Students
Total enrolled
$13,877
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
18.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 21% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 22% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 559 students in grades 06–08 in Scott, Louisiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,877 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Scott Middle School is a large middle in Scott, Louisiana, serving grades 06–08 with 559 students. The district invests $13,877 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Scott Middle School

559
Total Students
18.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
65%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution305 male · 254 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility65%
National avg 52% · 365 students
Student Composition
38%
22%
36%
Asian1%
White38%
Hispanic / Latino22%
Black36%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220087000690

Academic Outcomes at Scott Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 24th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 70583

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,877Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,877
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,106
Student Support$2,637
Administration$1,665
Operations$2,082
Other$1,388
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,877 spent per student, an estimated $6,148 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
51%
State government
32.8%
Local (property tax)
51.5%
Federal programs
15.7%
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
Milton Elementary SchoolJ. Wallace James Elementary SchoolWoodvale Elementary SchoolGreen T. Lindon Elementary School
+13 more
↓
Middle
L.J. Alleman Middle SchoolPaul Breaux Middle SchoolCarencro Middle SchoolYoungsville Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Southside High SchoolLafayette High SchoolAcadiana High SchoolDavid Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyLafayette Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLafayette Parish →
Phone: (337)521-7930
NCES ID: 220087000690
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Scott 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.

More in Lafayette Parish
High
Southside High School
1,910 students · 09–12
39% FRL
High
Lafayette High School
1,852 students · 09–12
● 46 opp52% FRL
High
Acadiana High School
1,813 students · 09–12
● 46 opp56% FRL
High
David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy
1,388 students · 06–12
51% FRL
Elem
Milton Elementary School
1,332 students · PK–08
39% FRL
High
O. Comeaux High School
1,098 students · 09–12
56% FRL
High
Carencro High School
1,096 students · 09–12
● 41 opp69% FRL
Mid
L.J. Alleman Middle School
952 students · 06–08
54% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
116 Marie Street, Scott, LA 70583
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.