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Fifth Ward Junior High School

81419 Highway 21
Bush, LA 70431
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fifth Ward Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in LA
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Fifth Ward Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Fifth Ward Junior High School's student population of 430 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
430 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Fifth Ward Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fifth Ward Junior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#192 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fifth Ward Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fifth Ward Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fifth Ward Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fifth Ward Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fifth Ward Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fifth Ward Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fifth Ward Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fifth Ward Junior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Fifth Ward Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fifth Ward Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fifth Ward Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fifth Ward Junior High School's ranking?
Fifth Ward Junior High School is ranked #192 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Fifth Ward Junior High School often compared to?
Fifth Ward Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lee Road Junior High School, Covington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Fifth Ward Junior High School?
430 students attend Fifth Ward Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fifth Ward Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fifth Ward Junior High School?
Fifth Ward Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fifth Ward Junior High School offer ?
Fifth Ward Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fifth Ward Junior High School part of?
Fifth Ward Junior High School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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