Good Hope Middle School serves 621 students in grades 6-8.
Good Hope Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Good Hope Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Good Hope Middle School's student population of 621 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
621 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Good Hope Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Good Hope Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#320 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
4%
9%

Black
20%
42%

White
73%
43%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
46%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Good Hope Middle School's ranking?
Good Hope Middle School is ranked #320 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Good Hope Middle School often compared to?
Good Hope Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Good Hope Middle School?
621 students attend Good Hope Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Good Hope Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Good Hope Middle School?
Good Hope Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Good Hope Middle School offer ?
Good Hope Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Good Hope Middle School part of?
Good Hope Middle School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.
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