Edgar Martin Middle School

Edgar Martin Middle School is a public middle school in Lafayette, Louisiana, which is in a city that is not too big. The school has about 513 students and teaches grades 6 through 8. The school has 36 full-time equivalent teachers, which gives it a student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, which is better than the district average. The school also has two full-time counselors who help students with their academic and social-emotional growth. There are 46% female and 54% male students, which shows that the school is made up of a wide range of people. About 51% of students come from low-income families, which shows that Lafayette has a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds. Data from U.S. News shows that Edgar Martin Middle School does well academically, with 54% of students meeting math proficiency standards and 55% meeting reading/ELA proficiency standards. This statistic shows that students do well in all of their core subjects. The school uses a standards-aligned curriculum that focuses on basic skills in core subjects. It also has programs to keep students interested and help them learn more.

Edgar Martin Middle School is very excited! The school's EAM Cheer Team recently came in second place in the UCA Louisiana Regional Large Junior High Game Day Division. This showed how hard they worked and how much they cared. The sixth graders at the school also made a magical Winter Wonderland Village out of cardboard that had already been used. The Downtown Lafayette Art Walk had it on display. The school is also holding a Science Quest, where students can read science books and see how much they know.

Q1. How do people learn how to be leaders?

Ans. Student councils, mentorship programs, and team projects are all ways to build confidence, work together, and take on responsibility.

Q2. How does Edgar Martin Middle School get families and the community involved?

Ans. Volunteer programs, family workshops, and community engagement programs help people connect with each other and get involved.

Q3. How does Edgar Martin Middle School help students stay healthy?

Ans. Counseling, wellness programs, and mindfulness activities help students become stronger emotionally and stay mentally healthy.

Q4. How does Edgar Martin Middle School get people in the community involved?

Ans. Volunteer programs, working with local groups, and events that get families involved all help people get involved in a meaningful way.

Q5. How does Edgar Martin Middle School get families and the community involved?

Ans. Family events, volunteer projects, and partnerships with the community all help schools and communities work together and give people a chance to get involved in a meaningful way.