Serving 519 students in grades 6-8, Webster 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 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Webster 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 Webster Junior High School is 0.54, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Webster Junior High School?
519 students attend Webster Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Webster Junior High School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 3% 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 Webster Junior High School?
Webster Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Webster Junior High School offer ?
Webster Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Webster Junior High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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