Andrew Jackson Middle School

201 8th Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 610 students in grades 6-8, Andrew Jackson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Andrew Jackson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Andrew Jackson Middle School's student population of 610 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
610 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Andrew Jackson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andrew Jackson Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (LA)
#560 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
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22%
29%
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43%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
24%
9%
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Black
37%
42%
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White
33%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Andrew Jackson Middle School's ranking?
Andrew Jackson Middle School is ranked #560 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Andrew Jackson Middle School often compared to?
Andrew Jackson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like N.p. Trist Middle School, Arabi Elementary School, C.f. Rowley Alternative School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Andrew Jackson Middle School?
610 students attend Andrew Jackson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Andrew Jackson Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andrew Jackson Middle School?
Andrew Jackson Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Andrew Jackson Middle School offer ?
Andrew Jackson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Andrew Jackson Middle School part of?
Andrew Jackson Middle School is part of St. Bernard Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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