Serving 292 students in grades 5-8, St. Helena Central Middle 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 42% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)42%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)33%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
91%
41%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend St. Helena Central Middle School?
292 students attend St. Helena Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of St. Helena Central Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Helena Central Middle School?
St. Helena Central Middle School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Helena Central Middle School offer ?
St. Helena Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is St. Helena Central Middle School part of?
St. Helena Central Middle School is part of St. Helena Parish School District.
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