Serving 102 students in grades 4-8, Martin 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 was 80-84% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
59%
42%
White
38%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Martin Junior High School?
102 students attend Martin Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Martin Junior High School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Junior High School?
Martin Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Martin Junior High School offer ?
Martin Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Martin Junior High School part of?
Martin Junior High School is part of Catahoula Parish School District.
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