Union Parish 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 was 53% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 68% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (16-17)
232 students
Showing 2008–2017. View full 31-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (16-17)
20 teachers
Showing 2008–2017. View full 31-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)53%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)68%
69%
Hispanic
(16-17)12%
6%
Showing 2008–2017. View full 24-year historical data
Black
(16-17)56%
44%
Showing 2008–2017. View full 28-year historical data
White
(16-17)31%
45%
Showing 2008–2017. View full 28-year historical data
Two or more races
(16-17)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (16-17)
54%
60%
Showing 2008–2017. View full 30-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Union Parish Junior High School?
232 students attend Union Parish Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Union Parish Junior High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Union Parish Junior High School offer ?
Union Parish Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Union Parish Junior High School part of?
Union Parish Junior High School is part of Union Parish School District.
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