Serving 702 students in grades 7-8, Houma Junior High School ranks in the top 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 23% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houma Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Houma Junior High School's student population of 702 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Houma Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houma Junior High School is 0.69, which is more 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
#506 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
27%
42%
White
47%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
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 Houma Junior High School's ranking?
Houma Junior High School is ranked #506 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Houma Junior High School often compared to?
Houma Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Houma Junior High School?
702 students attend Houma Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Houma Junior High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houma Junior High School?
Houma Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Houma Junior High School offer ?
Houma Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Houma Junior High School part of?
Houma Junior High School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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