Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Poland Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Poland Junior High School serves the southeast part of Alexandria, LA, covering an area of approximately 142.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 11 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, reaching up to 14.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poland Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Poland Junior High School's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Poland Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poland Junior High School is 0.42, 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
#203 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.2%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poland Junior High School's ranking?
Poland Junior High School is ranked #203 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Poland Junior High School often compared to?
Poland Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pollock Elementary School, Peabody Montessori Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Poland Junior High School?
330 students attend Poland Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Poland Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poland Junior High School?
Poland Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poland Junior High School offer ?
Poland Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poland Junior High School part of?
Poland Junior High School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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