Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fifth Ward Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fifth Ward Junior High School serves the northern part of Bush, LA, covering an area of approximately 81.3 square miles. Most students typically live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 6.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 8.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fifth Ward Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fifth Ward Junior High School's student population of 440 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To Create Lifelong Learners and Productive Citizens
School Rankings
Fifth Ward Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fifth Ward Junior High School is 0.15, 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
#201 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fifth Ward Junior High School's ranking?
Fifth Ward Junior High School is ranked #201 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Fifth Ward Junior High School often compared to?
Fifth Ward Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lee Road Junior High School, Covington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Fifth Ward Junior High School?
440 students attend Fifth Ward Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fifth Ward Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fifth Ward Junior High School?
Fifth Ward Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fifth Ward Junior High School offer ?
Fifth Ward Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fifth Ward Junior High School part of?
Fifth Ward Junior High School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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