Serving 276 students in grades 7-8, Eunice 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 25% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eunice Junior High School serves the western part of its school district in Eunice, LA, covering an area of approximately 49.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eunice Junior High School's student population of 276 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eunice 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 Eunice Junior High School is 0.61, 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
#625 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eunice Junior High School's ranking?
Eunice Junior High School is ranked #625 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Eunice Junior High School often compared to?
Eunice Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Opelousas Junior High School, Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Eunice Junior High School?
276 students attend Eunice Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Eunice Junior High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eunice Junior High School?
Eunice Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eunice Junior High School offer ?
Eunice Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eunice Junior High School part of?
Eunice Junior High School is part of St. Landry Parish School District.
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