Very Good
#224 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 17% in state
Caldwell Parish Junior High School
Middle School · Caldwell Parish · Columbia, LA
A middle school in Columbia, LA where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
114 Trojan Drive, Columbia, LA 71418
- Math 38% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Caldwell Parish Junior High School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Caldwell Parish Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,244/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,975
Median home value
$89,700
Median rent
$696/mo
College educated
8.8%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
32.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71418; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Caldwell Parish
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Caldwell Parish Junior High School is listed in Caldwell Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Caldwell Parish Junior High School
Caldwell Parish Junior High School is a public middle school in Columbia, LA, part of Caldwell Parish, serving approximately 331 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Caldwell Parish Junior High School
What grades does Caldwell Parish Junior High School serve?
Caldwell Parish Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Caldwell Parish Junior High School?
Caldwell Parish Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Parish Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Parish Junior High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Caldwell Parish Junior High School rank in LA?
Caldwell Parish Junior High School ranks #224 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Caldwell Parish Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Caldwell Parish Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Caldwell Parish Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Caldwell Parish Junior High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Caldwell Parish Junior High School a charter school?
No, Caldwell Parish Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Caldwell Parish Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Caldwell Parish Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caldwell Parish Junior High School?
71.0% of students at Caldwell Parish Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Caldwell Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (318) 649-2340
- Area population (ZIP 71418)
- 5,351
- Area median age
- 34.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71418; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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