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#927 of 1,288 schools in LA
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School
Elementary School · Rapides Parish · Lecompte, LA
A Rapides Parish elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 429, Lecompte, LA 71346
- Math 21% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carter C. Raymond Junior High School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 52 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carter C. Raymond 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,273/100K
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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
$46,056
Median home value
$174,000
Median rent
$712/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71346; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Rapides Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Dormon Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 383 | Compare → |
| J.b. Nachman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 595 | Compare → |
| Plainview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 324 | Compare → |
| Poland Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 345 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rapides Parish
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #40 of 43
- District spending per student
- $13,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School is listed in Rapides Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carter C. Raymond Junior High School
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School is a public elementary school in Lecompte, LA, part of Rapides Parish, serving approximately 167 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #927 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carter C. Raymond Junior High School
What grades does Carter C. Raymond Junior High School serve?
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Carter C. Raymond Junior High School?
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter C. Raymond Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carter C. Raymond Junior High School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carter C. Raymond Junior High School rank in LA?
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School ranks #927 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Carter C. Raymond Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Carter C. Raymond Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carter C. Raymond Junior High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carter C. Raymond Junior High School a charter school?
No, Carter C. Raymond Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carter C. Raymond Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Carter C. Raymond Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carter C. Raymond Junior High School?
94.0% of students at Carter C. Raymond 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rapides Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (318) 776-5489
- Area population (ZIP 71346)
- 2,700
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 71346; 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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