Jena Junior High School
Tel:
(318)992-5815
- Jena Junior High School serves 330 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 86% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Jena Junior High School's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 330 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jena Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jena Junior High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #224 out of 1,277 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | 17% | 44% |
| White | 80% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | LaSalle Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jena Junior High School is Jena High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fellowship Elementary School (7.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Goodpine Middle School (1.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jena Jena High School Grades: 9-12 | 522 students
0.4 miles
243 East High School Drive
Jena, LA 71342
(318)992-5195 0.4 9-12 522 - Jena Goodpine Middle School Grades: 3-5 | 322 students
1.7 miles
12642 Hwy 84 West
Jena, LA 71342
(318)992-5665 1.7 3-5 322 - Jena Jena Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 378 students
2.1 miles
1941 East Oak Street
Jena, LA 71342
(318)992-5175 2.1 PK-2 378 - Trout Fellowship Elementary School Grades: PK-7 | 139 students
7.2 miles
1650 Hwy. 773
Trout, LA 71371
(318)992-5177 7.2 PK-7 139 - Jena Nebo Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 160 students
9.0 miles
300 Hwy. 777
Jena, LA 71342
(318)992-4416 9.0 PK-8 160
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