School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
42%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Andrew J. Bell Junior High School?
283 students attend Andrew J. Bell Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Andrew J. Bell Junior High School students are Black.
What grades does Andrew J. Bell Junior High School offer ?
Andrew J. Bell Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Andrew J. Bell Junior High School part of?
Andrew J. Bell Junior High School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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