Serving 388 students in grades 7-8, Leesville Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leesville Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Leesville Junior High School's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leesville Junior High 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 Leesville Junior High School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#547 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
28%
42%
White
42%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leesville Junior High School's ranking?
Leesville Junior High School is ranked #547 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Leesville Junior High School?
388 students attend Leesville Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Leesville Junior High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leesville Junior High School?
Leesville Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leesville Junior High School offer ?
Leesville Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Leesville Junior High School part of?
Leesville Junior High School is part of Vernon Parish School District.
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