Ouachita Junior High School
Ouachita Junior High School serves 412 students in grades 6-8.
Ouachita Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ouachita Junior High School's student population of 412 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 59% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ouachita Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ouachita Junior High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
94%
42%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Ouachita Junior High School?
412 students attend Ouachita Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ouachita Junior High School students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ouachita Junior High School?
Ouachita Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ouachita Junior High School offer ?
Ouachita Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
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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