Serving 860 students in grades 7-8, Fontainebleau Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 860 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fontainebleau Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fontainebleau Junior High School's student population of 860 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
860 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Fontainebleau Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fontainebleau Junior High School is 0.45, 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
#337 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
11%
41%
White
73%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fontainebleau Junior High School's ranking?
Fontainebleau Junior High School is ranked #337 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Fontainebleau Junior High School often compared to?
Fontainebleau Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mandeville Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Fontainebleau Junior High School?
860 students attend Fontainebleau Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Fontainebleau Junior High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fontainebleau Junior High School?
Fontainebleau Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fontainebleau Junior High School offer ?
Fontainebleau Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fontainebleau Junior High School part of?
Fontainebleau Junior High School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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