Serving 312 students in grades 6-8, Ouachita 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 12% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ouachita Junior High School serves the northeast part of Monroe, LA, covering an area of approximately 73.4 square miles. Families within the attendance zone typically face a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge being about 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ouachita Junior High School's student population of 312 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ouachita 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 Ouachita Junior High School is 0.21, 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
#929 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Junior High Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ouachita Junior High School's ranking?
Ouachita Junior High School is ranked #929 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ouachita Junior High School often compared to?
Ouachita Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sterlington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Ouachita Junior High School?
312 students attend Ouachita Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ouachita Junior High School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ouachita Junior High School?
Ouachita Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ouachita Junior High School offer ?
Ouachita Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ouachita Junior High School part of?
Ouachita Junior High School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.
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