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%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
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 (17-18)
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)53%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)68%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(17-18)11%
6%
Black
(17-18)57%
44%
White
(17-18)32%
45%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
54%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
57% of Union Parish Junior High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
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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