Serving 173 students in grades 6-8, N.s.u. Middle Lab School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
N.s.u. Middle Lab School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
N.s.u. Middle Lab School's student population of 173 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
N.s.u. Middle Lab School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of N.s.u. Middle Lab School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#62 out of 1244 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
17%
41%
White
70%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is N.s.u. Middle Lab School's ranking?
N.s.u. Middle Lab School is ranked #62 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are N.s.u. Middle Lab School often compared to?
N.s.u. Middle Lab Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School, Morehouse Magnet School, N.s.u. Elementary Lab School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend N.s.u. Middle Lab School?
173 students attend N.s.u. Middle Lab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of N.s.u. Middle Lab School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of N.s.u. Middle Lab School?
N.s.u. Middle Lab School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does N.s.u. Middle Lab School offer ?
N.s.u. Middle Lab School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is N.s.u. Middle Lab School part of?
N.s.u. Middle Lab School is part of Natchitoches Parish School District.
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