Sophie B. Wright Middle School (Closed 2023)

1426 Napoleon Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
Sophie B. Wright Middle School serves 220 students in grades 7-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
220 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sophie B. Wright Middle School?
220 students attend Sophie B. Wright Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Sophie B. Wright Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sophie B. Wright Middle School?
Sophie B. Wright Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sophie B. Wright Middle School offer ?
Sophie B. Wright Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Sophie B. Wright Middle School part of?
Sophie B. Wright Middle School is part of Orleans Parish School District.

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