Serving 563 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: T.H. Harris Middle School serves the northern part of Metairie, LA, covering an area of approximately 8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
T.h. Harris Middle School's student population of 563 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
T.h. Harris 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 T.h. Harris Middle School is 0.59, 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
#1087 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
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)44.8%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. 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 T.h. Harris Middle School's ranking?
T.h. Harris Middle School is ranked #1087 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are T.h. Harris Middle School often compared to?
T.h. Harris Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J.d. Meisler Middle School, Tom Benson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend T.h. Harris Middle School?
563 students attend T.h. Harris Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of T.h. Harris Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T.h. Harris Middle School?
T.h. Harris Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does T.h. Harris Middle School offer ?
T.h. Harris Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T.h. Harris Middle School part of?
T.h. Harris Middle School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
T.H Harris is an amazing school. The Talented Theater program is very good and they do a play for the school every year as we write our own scripts. The Student Council is also very good because of everything they do for the special ed and teachers and other people at school who arent really looked close enough at. Being a student at Harris is really fun and amazing its only my 7th grade year but I already have so many memories. Walking into the school every day just puts a smil on my face.
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