Serving 867 students in grades 6-8, Denham Springs Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 867 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denham Springs Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Denham Springs Junior High School's student population of 867 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
867 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Denham Springs Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denham Springs Junior High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
9%
Black
15%
42%
White
65%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denham Springs Junior High School's ranking?
Denham Springs Junior High School is ranked #261 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Denham Springs Junior High School often compared to?
Denham Springs Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juban Parc Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Denham Springs Junior High School?
867 students attend Denham Springs Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Denham Springs Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denham Springs Junior High School?
Denham Springs Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Denham Springs Junior High School offer ?
Denham Springs Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Denham Springs Junior High School part of?
Denham Springs Junior High School is part of Livingston Parish School District.
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