Serving 544 students in grades 6-8, Morgan City Junior High 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 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morgan City Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Morgan City Junior High School's student population of 544 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morgan City Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morgan City Junior High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#677 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
33%
9%
Black
25%
42%
White
35%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morgan City Junior High School's ranking?
Morgan City Junior High School is ranked #677 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Morgan City Junior High School?
544 students attend Morgan City Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Morgan City Junior High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morgan City Junior High School?
Morgan City Junior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morgan City Junior High School offer ?
Morgan City Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Morgan City Junior High School part of?
Morgan City Junior High School is part of St. Mary Parish School District.
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