N. P. Moss Middle School serves 328 students in grades 4-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
328 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
90%
41%
White
8%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend N. P. Moss Middle School?
328 students attend N. P. Moss Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of N. P. Moss Middle School students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of N. P. Moss Middle School?
N. P. Moss Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does N. P. Moss Middle School offer ?
N. P. Moss Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is N. P. Moss Middle School part of?
N. P. Moss Middle School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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