Serving 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Carter C. Raymond 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carter C. Raymond Middle School serves the southeast part of Lecompte, LA, covering an area of approximately 153.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 13.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School's student population of 124 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Carter C. Raymond 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 Carter C. Raymond Junior High School is 0.38, 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
#1019 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2009–2024. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
11%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
78%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
11%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Carter C. Raymond Junior High School's ranking?
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School is ranked #1019 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Carter C. Raymond Junior High School often compared to?
Carter C. Raymond Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Hill Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Carter C. Raymond Junior High School?
124 students attend Carter C. Raymond Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Carter C. Raymond Junior High School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carter C. Raymond Junior High School?
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carter C. Raymond Junior High School offer ?
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carter C. Raymond Junior High School part of?
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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