Serving 686 students in grades 6-8, St. Tammany 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 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: St. Tammany Junior High School serves the southeastern part of Slidell, LA, covering an area of approximately 43.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 8.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Tammany Junior High School's student population of 686 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
686 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
St. Tammany 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 St. Tammany Junior High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#664 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
71%
42%
White
15%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Tammany Junior High School's ranking?
St. Tammany Junior High School is ranked #664 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are St. Tammany Junior High School often compared to?
St. Tammany Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Junior High School, Clearwood Junior High School, Boyet Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend St. Tammany Junior High School?
686 students attend St. Tammany Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of St. Tammany Junior High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Tammany Junior High School?
St. Tammany Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Tammany Junior High School offer ?
St. Tammany Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Tammany Junior High School part of?
St. Tammany Junior High School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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