Serving 235 students in grades 6-8, Stella Worley 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 9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stella Worley Middle School serves the northern part of Westwego, LA, covering an area of approximately 18.6 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge located 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stella Worley Middle School's student population of 235 students has declined by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stella Worley Middle 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 Stella Worley Middle School is 0.63, 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
#1092 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stella Worley Middle School's ranking?
Stella Worley Middle School is ranked #1092 out of 1,244 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Stella Worley Middle School?
235 students attend Stella Worley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Stella Worley Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stella Worley Middle School?
Stella Worley Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stella Worley Middle School offer ?
Stella Worley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stella Worley Middle School part of?
Stella Worley Middle School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I like the fact we do nothing in the class. Teachers
are scared to send the bad kids to office because
then they get in trouble for not managing their class-
rooms. Worley is a joke/ come have fun!
4 10/10/2025
This school is cool I'm on the majorette team and I really like it we do the best dances and competitions. The teacher are scared to send children out of class; we do nothing in class.
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