Serving 115 students in grades 4-7, Jonesville 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 was 55-59% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-7
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
50%
41%
White
48%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Jonesville Junior High School?
115 students attend Jonesville Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Jonesville Junior High School students are Black, 48% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonesville Junior High School?
Jonesville Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jonesville Junior High School offer ?
Jonesville Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 4-7
What school district is Jonesville Junior High School part of?
Jonesville Junior High School is part of Catahoula Parish School District.
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