Jonesboro-hodge Middle School
Tel:
(318)259-6611
- Jonesboro-hodge Middle School serves 254 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 43% (which is lower 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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Jonesboro-hodge Middle School's student population of 254 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 254 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jonesboro-hodge Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jonesboro-hodge Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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 | #1113 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 6% |
| Black | 62% | 44% |
| White | 36% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jonesboro-hodge Middle School is Jonesboro-hodge High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Weston High School (5.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Southside Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jonesboro Southside Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 353 students
0.7 miles
2105 South Polk Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318)259-4489 0.7 PK-4 353 - Jonesboro Jonesboro-hodge High School Grades: 9-12 | 256 students
0.9 miles
225 Pershing Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318)259-4138 0.9 9-12 256 - Jonesboro Weston High School Grades: PK-12 | 638 students
5.9 miles
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318)259-7313 5.9 PK-12 638 - Quitman Quitman High School Grades: PK-12 | 702 students
7.6 miles
181 Wolverine Drive
Quitman, LA 71268
(318)259-2698 7.6 PK-12 702 - Dodson Dodson High School Grades: PK-12 | 359 students
11.4 miles
305 Jones Street
Dodson, LA 71422
(318)628-2172 11.4 PK-12 359
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