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Jefferson Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 40 public middle schools serving 26,867 students in Jefferson Parish School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in Louisiana.
Public Middle Schools in Jefferson Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
75 Schools
556 Schools
# Students
50,467 Students
294,044 Students
# Teachers
3,145 Teachers
20,453 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 177 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 67% has decreased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Graduation Rate
67%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
39%
11%
% Black
33%
43%
% White
21%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,474 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,185 is less than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$731 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$665 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,474
$15,176
Spending / Student
$13,185
$14,514
Best Jefferson Parish School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4301 Grace King Place
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 837-8300
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 837-8300
Gr: 6-12 | 900 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Gr: 6-12 | 881 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
910 Gretna Blvd
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Fisher Middle/high School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2590 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 689-3665
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 689-3665
Gr: 6-12 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
J.c. Ellis School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Brockenbraugh Court
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-7254
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-7254
Gr: PK-8 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-12 | 2,303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1108 Shrewsbury
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Rudolph Matas School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Elise Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 622 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 Bent Tree Lane
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-0487
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-0487
Gr: PK-8 | 902 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
A.c. Alexander School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 West Esplanade Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 469-7326
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 469-7326
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Chateau Estates School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4121 Medoc Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-5662
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-5662
Gr: PK-8 | 666 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Grand Isle High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Allen Ellender School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4501 East Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Gr: PK-8 | 755 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Harahan School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6723 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1515.
Laureate Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Oakmere Dr
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Gr: PK-8 | 714 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8809 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1818.
L.h. Marrero Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Seventh Street
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-5842
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-5842
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Bissonet Plaza School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6818 Kawanee Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Gr: PK-8 | 660 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
John James Audubon School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2121.
John Q. Adams Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5525 Henican Place
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5240
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5240
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2222.
Woodland West School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2143 Mars Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-5308
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-5308
Gr: PK-8 | 737 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2323.
Jefferson School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 733-8201
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 733-8201
Gr: PK-8 | 659 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2424.
Joseph C Moscona School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
219 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 837-5370
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 837-5370
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2525.
J.d. Meisler Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Cleary Avenue
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 888-5832
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 888-5832
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2626.
Jefferson Rise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3645 Lapalco Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-9799
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-9799
Gr: 6-12 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2727.
Lincoln School For The Arts
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1429 Ames Blvd.
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-8489
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-8489
Gr: PK-8 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
G.t. Woods School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1037 31st Street
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 466-6252
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 466-6252
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Young Audiences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1407 Virgil Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 717-1200
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 717-1200
Gr: PK-8 | 1,087 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3030.
Estelle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Barataria Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-3727
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-3727
Gr: PK-8 | 649 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3131.
Livaudais Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Lamar Avenue
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-7544
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-7544
Gr: 6-8 | 896 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3232.
Woodmere School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3191 Alex Kornman Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 348-2410
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 348-2410
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Strehle Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
178 Millie Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 831-0316
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 831-0316
Gr: 8-12 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3434.
Harry S Truman School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5417 Ehret Road
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-0961
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-0961
Gr: PK-8 | 814 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
Tom Benson School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3315 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1361
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1361
Gr: PK-8 | 653 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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