Serving 322 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 23% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 322 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
William Pitcher 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 William Pitcher Junior High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is William Pitcher Junior High School's ranking?
William Pitcher Junior High School is ranked #678 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
322 students attend William Pitcher Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of William Pitcher Junior High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 19% 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 10:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Pitcher Junior High School offer ?
William Pitcher Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is William Pitcher Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 322 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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