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J.b. Nachman Elementary School vs. Caroline Dormon Junior High School

Should you attend J.b. Nachman Elementary School or Caroline Dormon Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
J.b. Nachman Elementary School
4102 Wakefield Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71303
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Caroline Dormon Junior High School
8906 Hwy 165 South
Woodworth, LA 71485
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

J.b. Nachman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Caroline Dormon Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 595 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J.b. Nachman Elementary 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 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Caroline Dormon Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
595 students
383 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J.b. Nachman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Caroline Dormon Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J.b. Nachman Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Caroline Dormon Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J.b. Nachman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Caroline Dormon Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J.b. Nachman Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rapides Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Caroline Dormon Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rapides Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#178 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
#46 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J.b. Nachman Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Caroline Dormon Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 20% in LA)
69%
(Top 5% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J.b. Nachman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Caroline Dormon Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 20% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J.b. Nachman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Caroline Dormon Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
37%
(Top 20% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 5% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J.b. Nachman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Caroline Dormon Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of J.b. Nachman Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Caroline Dormon Junior High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
49
21
Kindergarten Students
83
32
Grade 1 Students
85
41
Grade 2 Students
106
38
Grade 3 Students
89
33
Grade 4 Students
97
44
Grade 5 Students
86
45
Grade 6 Students
-
47
Grade 7 Students
-
35
Grade 8 Students
-
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at J.b. Nachman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Caroline Dormon Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J.b. Nachman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Caroline Dormon Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J.b. Nachman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Caroline Dormon Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
38%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J.b. Nachman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Caroline Dormon Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
45%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J.b. Nachman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Caroline Dormon Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J.b. Nachman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Caroline Dormon Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rapides Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of J.b. Nachman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Caroline Dormon Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J.b. Nachman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Caroline Dormon Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J.b. Nachman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Caroline Dormon Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rapides Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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