Serving 351 students in grades 6-8, Breaux Bridge Junior High 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 8% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Breaux Bridge Junior High School serves the northwest section of Breaux Bridge, LA, covering an area of approximately 67.3 square miles. Most students can reach the school within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of about 5.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Breaux Bridge Junior High School's student population of 351 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Breaux Bridge Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Breaux Bridge Junior High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1126 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
52%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
35%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Breaux Bridge Junior High School's ranking?
Breaux Bridge Junior High School is ranked #1126 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Breaux Bridge Junior High School often compared to?
Breaux Bridge Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cecilia Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Breaux Bridge Junior High School?
351 students attend Breaux Bridge Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Breaux Bridge Junior High School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Breaux Bridge Junior High School?
Breaux Bridge Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Breaux Bridge Junior High School offer ?
Breaux Bridge Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Breaux Bridge Junior High School part of?
Breaux Bridge Junior High School is part of St. Martin Parish School District.
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