Jonesboro-hodge Middle School

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  • Jonesboro-hodge Middle School serves 281 students in grades 5-8.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the LA average of 16:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is more than the state average of 55%.
  • Jonesboro-hodge Middle School operates within the Jackson Parish School District.

School Overview

  • The student population of 281 students has declined by 8% over five years.
  • The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Grades Offered Grades 5-8
Total Students 281 students
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School Total Students (1988-2015)
Gender % Jonesboro-hodge Middle School Gender
Total Classroom Teachers 23 teachers
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School Total Teachers (1988-2015)
Students by Grade Jonesboro-hodge Middle School Student By Grade

School Comparison

  • The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
  • The school's diversity score of 0.39 is more than the state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
This School (LA) School Average
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 16:1
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School Student Teacher Ratio (1989-2015)
Asian		 n/a
2%
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School Asian Students (2001-2011)
Hispanic		 n/a
6%
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School Black Students (2006-2014)
Black		 n/a
44%
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School Black Students (1990-2014)
White		 n/a
45%
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School White Students (1990-2014)
Hawaiian		 n/a n/a
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School Hawaiian Students (2009-2010)
Diversity Score
The chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.		 0.39 0.35
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School Diversity Score (1988-2015)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Families meeting income eligibility guidelines may qualify for free and reduced price meals or free milk. These guidelines are used by schools, institutions, and facilities participating in the National School Lunch Program (and Commodity School Program), School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program.
81%
58%
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School Eligible for Free Lunch (1990-2015)
Eligible for Reduced
Lunch
Families meeting income eligibility guidelines may qualify for free and reduced price meals or free milk. These guidelines are used by schools, institutions, and facilities participating in the National School Lunch Program (and Commodity School Program), School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program.
4%
6%
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School Eligible for Reduced Lunch (2000-2015)

District Comparison

  • Jackson Parish School District's student population of 2,338 students has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The revenue/student of $11,174 in this district is less than the state average of $15,711. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four years.
  • The district's spending/student of $10,360 is less than the state average of $15,475. The district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four years.
School District Name Jackson Parish School District
Number of Schools
Managed
5
 4
Number of Students Managed 2,338 1,685
Jackson Parish School District Students Managed (1989-2014)
District Total Revenue $26 MM $27 MM
Jackson Parish School District District Total Revenue (1992-2014)
District Spending $24 MM $26 MM
Jackson Parish School District District Spending (1992-2014)
District Revenue / Student $11,174 $15,711
Jackson Parish School District District Revenue / Student (1990-2014)
District Spending / Student $10,360 $15,475
Jackson Parish School District District Spending / Student (1990-2014)
School Statewide Testing View Education Department Test Scores
Source: 2015 (latest year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education

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Quick Stats
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Students: 281 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Diversity score: 0.39
  • District spending/student: $10,360
Did You Know?
Louisiana public schools have a diversity scoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. of 0.35, which is higher than the national average of 0.31. The most diverse school district in Louisiana is Belle Chasse Academy, Inc. School District. Read more about public school diversity statistics in Louisiana or national school diversity statistics.
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