Harry S. Truman Middle School

5417 Ehret Road
Marrero, LA 70072
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Harry S. Truman Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 7% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Harry S. Truman Middle School's student population of 487 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
487 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Harry S. Truman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harry S. Truman Middle School is 0.49, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#1099 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
29%
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18%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
17%
9%
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Black
69%
42%
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White
8%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
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 Harry S. Truman Middle School's ranking?
Harry S. Truman Middle School is ranked #1099 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Harry S. Truman Middle School often compared to?
Harry S. Truman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like L.h. Marrero Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Harry S. Truman Middle School?
487 students attend Harry S. Truman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Harry S. Truman Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry S. Truman Middle School?
Harry S. Truman Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harry S. Truman Middle School offer ?
Harry S. Truman Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Harry S. Truman Middle School part of?
Harry S. Truman Middle School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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