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Ouachita Junior High School

5500 Blanks Street
Monroe, LA 71203
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 422 students in grades 6-8, Ouachita 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 13% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ouachita Junior High School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
422 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ouachita Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ouachita 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)
#901 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ouachita Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ouachita 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.
33%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ouachita 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.
13%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ouachita 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
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ouachita Junior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ouachita Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
92%
41%
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White
3%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ouachita 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
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ouachita Junior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ouachita 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 Ouachita 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
66%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ouachita 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
14%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ouachita 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 Ouachita Junior High School's ranking?
Ouachita Junior High School is ranked #901 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Ouachita Junior High School often compared to?
Ouachita Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sterlington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Ouachita Junior High School?
422 students attend Ouachita Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ouachita Junior High School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ouachita Junior High School?
Ouachita Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ouachita Junior High School offer ?
Ouachita Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ouachita Junior High School part of?
Ouachita Junior High School is part of Ouachita Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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