Central Middle School in Gonzales, Louisiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Central Middle School is a suburban public school in Gonzales, Louisiana that is part of Ascension Parish Schools. It serves 511 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.1:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

511 Students

39 Teachers

14101 Roddy Rd

Gonzales, LA 70737 View local requests

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Central Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

48%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Central Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 19, 2026

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