Serving 266 students in grades 7-8, William Pitcher 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 is 24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William Pitcher Junior High School serves the northwest part of Covington, LA, encompassing an area of approximately 55.4 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 5 to 10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of about 3.3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 8.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Pitcher Junior High School's student population of 266 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Pitcher Junior High 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 William Pitcher Junior High School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#698 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and White
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Pitcher Junior High School's ranking?
William Pitcher Junior High School is ranked #698 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are William Pitcher Junior High School often compared to?
William Pitcher Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boyet Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend William Pitcher Junior High School?
266 students attend William Pitcher Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of William Pitcher Junior High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Pitcher Junior High School?
William Pitcher Junior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Pitcher Junior High School offer ?
William Pitcher Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Pitcher Junior High School part of?
William Pitcher Junior High School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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