Serving 145 students in grades 6-8, Jonesboro-hodge Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School serves the southwest area of Jonesboro, LA, covering approximately 63.7 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 5.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 8.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School's student population of 145 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
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School Rankings
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jonesboro-hodge Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1040 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jonesboro-hodge Middle School's ranking?
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School is ranked #1040 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Jonesboro-hodge Middle School often compared to?
Jonesboro-hodge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School, Weston High School, Quitman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Jonesboro-hodge Middle School?
145 students attend Jonesboro-hodge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Jonesboro-hodge Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jonesboro-hodge Middle School?
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jonesboro-hodge Middle School offer ?
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jonesboro-hodge Middle School part of?
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School is part of Jackson Parish School District.
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