Serving 257 students in grades 6-8, Red River 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 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red River Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Red River Junior High School's student population of 257 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Red River Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red River Junior High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
65%
42%
White
28%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red River Junior High School's ranking?
Red River Junior High School is ranked #872 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Red River Junior High School?
257 students attend Red River Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Red River Junior High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red River Junior High School?
Red River Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Red River Junior High School offer ?
Red River Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Red River Junior High School part of?
Red River Junior High School is part of Red River Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 7/20/2022
I go to this school I love it all the teachers are fun and help us to be smart. New students can make friends real fast. The people who work at the school care about learning and how we act. So come to our school and see for yourself how amazing it is here we hope to see you there.
5 6/30/2018
I would recommend this school to any parent that wants the best for there child.
5 5/1/2012
Great faculty and staff. My child loves going to this school. The school has many extracurricular activities that interest my child. Teachers teach what my child need in order to be successful in the classroom. I feel that my child will be ready for high school.
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