What grades does N.S.U. Middle Lab School serve?

N.S.U. Middle Lab School is a Middle school serving students in Natchitoches, LA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is N.S.U. Middle Lab School located?

N.S.U. Middle Lab School is located at Natchitoches, LA in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at N.S.U. Middle Lab School?

N.S.U. Middle Lab School has a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What schools are in Natchitoches, LA?

Natchitoches, LA is served by the local school district. N.S.U. Middle Lab School is one of the Middle schools in the area.

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N.S.U. Middle Lab School — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Natchitoches, Louisiana|Natchitoches Parish

Natchitoches, LA 71497

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Mon

Professional Development / Teacher Work DaysStaff Day

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Aug

Mon

First Day for Students — Q1 BeginsEvent

Quarter 1 begins.

Aug

Mon

Students return to school!Event

Welcome back students, we hope you had an amazing Summer break! Here's to another great school year! Let's go, Panthers!

Aug

Thu

K-3 BOY Literacy ScreenerEvent

LDOE Literacy Screener - Beginning of Year window for grades K-3.

Aug

Tue

K-3 BOY Numeracy ScreenerEvent

LDOE Numeracy Screener - Beginning of Year window for grades K-3.

Aug

Mon

Goal Setting WeekEvent

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

173

Student:Teacher

15.7:1

Locale

Town

District

Natchitoches Parish

Econ. Disadvantaged

38.7%

Phone

(318)357-4509

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

80-84%

Math Proficiency

65-69%

Chronic Absenteeism

0.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

12 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1

Near average in LA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

209

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

83% fully certified

Counselors

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,838

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,252

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,712

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 23%State 35%Local 42%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$169,457

-2.3% 1yr-9.3% 5yr

Natchitoches, LA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

39.4%

Below 150% poverty line

9.0%

Unemployment rate

7.6%

Uninsured residents

12.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

548

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

476

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

164 (34%)

Speech/Language Impairment

60 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

60 (13%)

Other Health Impairment

49 (10%)

Autism

44 (9%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

178

Current enrollment

Stable(+3% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

Professional Development / Teacher Work Days

Staff Day

Mon, Aug 10, 2026

First Day for Students — Q1 Begins

Event

Mon, Aug 10, 2026

Students return to school!

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday — Schools Closed No school. District holiday.	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Mid-Quarter Report — Q1 Q1 mid-quarter progress reports.	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Q1 Proficiency Exams (Grades 1-8) Grades 1-8 ELA/Math Proficiency Exams; Grades 3-8 SST/SCI Proficiency Exams; Grade K Math Modules upon completion.	exam	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Parent-Teacher Conference — After School PTC 3:30–6:30 PM	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	PTC / Teacher Work Day — Students Virtual \| Q1 Report Cards Students virtual 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Q1 report cards issued.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break — Schools Closed No school October 12–16.	Break	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Q2 Begins Quarter 2 begins.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day — Schools Closed No school. District holiday.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	Mid-Quarter Report — Q2 Q2 mid-quarter progress reports.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday — Schools Closed No school November 23–27.	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 1, 2026	K-3 MOY Numeracy Screener LDOE Numeracy Screener - Middle of Year window for grades K-3.	Event	—
Tue, Dec 1, 2026	K-3 MOY Literacy Screener LDOE Literacy Screener - Middle of Year window for grades K-3.	Event	—
Fri, Dec 4, 2026	Festival Weekend Holiday — Schools Closed No school. District holiday.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	Q2 Proficiency Exams (Grades 1-8) Grades 1-8 ELA/Math Proficiency Exams; Grades 3-8 SST/SCI Proficiency Exams; Grade K Math Modules upon completion. Covers standards taught in Q1 and Q2.	exam	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Parent-Teacher Conference — After School \| Q2 Report Cards PTC 3:30–6:30 PM. Q2 report cards issued.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	PTC / Teacher Work Day — Students Virtual Students virtual 8:00 AM–12:00 PM.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Holiday — Schools Closed No school December 21 – January 1.	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teachers Return — Students Virtual \| Q3 Begins Teachers return. Students virtual. Quarter 3 begins.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return to Campuses All students return to campus.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Holiday — Schools Closed No school. District holiday.	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 2, 2027	Mid-Quarter Report — Q3 Q3 mid-quarter progress reports.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Winter Break — Schools Closed No school February 15–19. Mardi Gras falls within this break.	Break	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Q3 Proficiency Exams (Grades 1-8) Grades 1-8 ELA/Math Proficiency Exams; Grades 2-8 SST/SCI Proficiency Exams; Grade K Math Modules upon completion. Covers standards taught in Q1-Q3.	exam	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	Parent-Teacher Conference — After School \| Q3 Closes \| Q3 Report Cards PTC 3:30–6:30 PM. Q3 closes. Q3 report cards issued.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	PTC / Teacher Work Day — No Students No students. PTC teacher work day 8:00 AM–12:00 PM.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Q4 Begins Quarter 4 begins.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Easter Holiday — Schools Closed No school March 26 – April 2.	Holiday	—
Thu, Apr 1, 2027	K-3 EOY Numeracy Screener LDOE Numeracy Screener - End of Year window for grades K-3.	Event	—
Thu, Apr 1, 2027	K-3 EOY Literacy Screener LDOE Literacy Screener - End of Year window for grades K-3.	Event	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	Mid-Quarter Report — Q4 Q4 mid-quarter progress reports.	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	LEAP Assessment (Grades 3-8) - ELA, Math, SST, SCI LDOE LEAP Assessment for grades 3-8 in ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science.	exam	—
Mon, May 10, 2027	LEAP Makeup Testing (Grades 3-8) LEAP makeup testing - all makeups completed by May 12, 2027.	exam	—
Mon, May 10, 2027	Q4 Proficiency Exams (Grades 1-2) Grades 1-2 ELA/Math Proficiency Exams; Grade 2 SST/SCI Proficiency Exam (Q4 summative).	exam	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Last Day for Students \| Q4 Closes Last student day. Quarter 4 closes.	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Teacher Work Day — No Students \| Q4 Report Cards No students. Q4 report cards issued.	Staff Day	—