Serving 727 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lee Road Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lee Road Junior High School serves the northwest part of Covington, LA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 57.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 7.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lee Road Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lee Road Junior High School's student population of 727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
727 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lee Road Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee Road Junior High School is 0.19, 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
#356 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
42%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee Road Junior High School's ranking?
Lee Road Junior High School is ranked #356 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Lee Road Junior High School often compared to?
Lee Road Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fifth Ward Junior High School, Pine View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lee Road Junior High School?
727 students attend Lee Road Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lee Road Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lee Road Junior High School?
Lee Road Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lee Road Junior High School offer ?
Lee Road Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lee Road Junior High School part of?
Lee Road Junior High School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
This school is absolutely horrendous. The teachers are toxic and will talk about the students behind their backs. The teachers fail to teach what's necessary for the students to learn and are very rude.
5 10/10/2025
This school ain't the best, but it's a fine school. Some teachers are very toxic, but most of them are good.
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