Serving 412 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 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morgan City Junior High School serves the eastern part of its district in Morgan City, LA, covering an area of approximately 9.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morgan City Junior High School's student population of 412 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Morgan City Junior High 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 Morgan City Junior High School is 0.69, which is more 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
#851 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Showing 2001–2019. View full 27-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
43%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
24%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
26%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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 #851 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Morgan City Junior High School often compared to?
Morgan City Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berwick Junior High School, Patterson Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Morgan City Junior High School?
412 students attend Morgan City Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Morgan City Junior High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morgan City Junior High School?
Morgan City Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Morgan City Junior High School offer ?
Morgan City Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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