Union Parish Junior High School
Tel:
(318)368-9507
- Union Parish Junior High School serves 232 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (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 68% (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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Union Parish Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Union Parish Junior High School's student population of 232 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 232 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Union Parish Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Union Parish Junior High School is 0.57, 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 | #936 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 6% |
| Black | 57% | 44% |
| White | 32% | 45% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Union Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Union Parish Junior High School is Union Parish High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is D'arbonne Woods Charter School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is D'arbonne Woods Charter School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Farmerville Union Parish High School Grades: 9-12 | 561 students
0.1 miles
300 Anthony Street
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318)368-2661 0.1 9-12 561 - Farmerville D'arbonne Woods Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 945 students
1.2 miles
1002 Sterlington Highway
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318)368-8051 1.2 PK-12 945 - Farmerville Union Parish 6th Grade Center Grades: 6 | 140 students
1.6 miles
1206 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318)368-9715 1.6 6 140 - Farmerville Union Parish Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 799 students
3.9 miles
7195 Highway 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318)368-9542 3.9 PK-5 799 - Downsville Downsville Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 381 students
14.9 miles
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318)982-5318 14.9 PK-12 381
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