Red River Junior High School
- Red River Junior High School serves 323 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Red River Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Red River Junior High School's student population of 323 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 86% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 323 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Red River Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Red River Junior High School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1015 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| Black | 65% | 44% |
| White | 31% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Red River Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Red River Junior High School is Red River High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Springville Educational Center (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Springville Educational Center (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Coushatta Red River High School Grades: 9-12 | 371 students
0.0 miles
915 East Carroll
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318)932-4913 0.0 9-12 371 - Coushatta Springville Educational Center Grades: 3-12
0.7 miles
550 Jim Moore Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318)932-3313 0.7 3-12 n/a - Coushatta Red River Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 717 students
1.3 miles
1001 Ashland Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318)932-9290 1.3 PK-5 717 - Coushatta Ware Youth Center Grades: K-12 | 73 students
5.3 miles
3565 Highway 71
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318)932-4411 5.3 K-12 73 - Campti Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School Grades: PK-6 | 367 students
12.3 miles
1439 Highway 71
Campti, LA 71411
(318)476-4616 12.3 PK-6 367
School Reviews
| 5 I would recommend this school to any parent that wants the best for there child. - Posted by Parent - Shunquanette Banks |
| 5 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. - Posted by Parent - ajone |
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