Union Parish 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 53% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 68% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (17-18)
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)53%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)68%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(17-18)11%
6%
Black
(17-18)57%
44%
White
(17-18)32%
45%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
54%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Union Parish Junior High School?
232 students attend Union Parish Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Union Parish Junior High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Union Parish Junior High School offer ?
Union Parish Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Union Parish Junior High School part of?
Union Parish Junior High School is part of Union Parish School District.
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