Serving 723 students in grades 7-8, Ponchatoula 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 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ponchatoula Junior High School serves the southern part of Ponchatoula, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 145 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 12.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ponchatoula Junior High School's student population of 723 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
723 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula Junior High School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#726 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy, White, Forest Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ponchatoula Junior High School's ranking?
Ponchatoula Junior High School is ranked #726 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ponchatoula Junior High School often compared to?
Ponchatoula Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Champ Cooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Ponchatoula Junior High School?
723 students attend Ponchatoula Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ponchatoula Junior High School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ponchatoula Junior High School?
Ponchatoula Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ponchatoula Junior High School offer ?
Ponchatoula Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ponchatoula Junior High School part of?
Ponchatoula Junior High School is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.
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