For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,789 students in 70501, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 70501, LA are David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy, Paul Breaux Middle School and Edward J Sam Accelerated School Of Lafayette. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 70501 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70501, LA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70501, LA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
805 Teurlings Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Gr: 6-12 | 1,366 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Paul Breaux Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 South Orange Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7860
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7860
Gr: 5-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Edward J Sam Accelerated School Of Lafayette
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 18th St.
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7560
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7560
Gr: 7-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Willow Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1818 Northeast Evangeline Thro
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377
Gr: K-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center
Vocational School
200 18th Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7570
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7570
Gr: 8-12
70501, Louisiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Instructional Model Academy (Aim) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Gr: 4-12
C.a.p.s Continuing Academic Program School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Gr: K-12
Juvenile Day Reporting Center (Jrdc) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 Poydras
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Gr: 5-11
Lafayette Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
516 East Pinhook St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
805 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Gr: 4-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
326 Gauthier Road
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 70501, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70501, LA include David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy, Paul Breaux Middle School and Edward J Sam Accelerated School Of Lafayette.
How many public middle schools are located in 70501?
5 public middle schools are located in 70501.
What is the racial composition of students in 70501?
70501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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