J.d. Meisler Middle School vs. T.h. Harris Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
J.d. Meisler Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Most improved public schools
T.h. Harris Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 701 students in grades 6-8, J.d. Meisler Middle 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 13% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 693 students in grades 6-8, T.h. Harris Middle 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 8% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
701 students
693 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#998 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
8%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
242
253
Grade 7 Students
228
227
Grade 8 Students
231
213
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
61%
49%
% Black
24%
32%
% White
11%
15%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%