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#897 of 1,288 schools in LA
Cecilia Junior High School
Middle School · St. Martin Parish · Cecilia, LA
A St. Martin Parish middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
P. O. Box 129, Cecilia, LA 70521
- Math 26% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cecilia Junior High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
66%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cecilia 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,290/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–10 | 2.5 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Breaux Bridge Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 353 | Compare → |
| Parks Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 4–8 | Not available | 284 | Compare → |
| St. Martinville Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 319 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Martin Parish
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #10 of 15
- District spending per student
- $13,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cecilia Junior High School is listed in St. Martin Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cecilia Junior High School
Cecilia Junior High School is a public middle school in Cecilia, LA, part of St. Martin Parish, serving approximately 612 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #897 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cecilia Junior High School
What grades does Cecilia Junior High School serve?
Cecilia Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cecilia Junior High School?
Cecilia Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 612 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecilia Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecilia Junior High School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cecilia Junior High School rank in LA?
Cecilia Junior High School ranks #897 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Cecilia Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cecilia Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Cecilia Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cecilia Junior High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cecilia Junior High School a charter school?
No, Cecilia Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cecilia Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Cecilia Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cecilia Junior High School?
66.0% of students at Cecilia 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
- 612
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- St. Martin Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (337) 667-6226
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.
- 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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