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#709 of 1,288 schools in LA
Deridder Junior High School
Middle School · Beauregard Parish · Deridder, LA
A Beauregard Parish middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
415 Frusha Drive, Deridder, LA 70634
- Math 29% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deridder Junior High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 37 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Deridder 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average314/100K
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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
$64,359
Median home value
$165,500
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Beauregard Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merryville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 496 | Compare → |
| Singer High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 362 | Compare → |
| South Beauregard Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 4–6 | Not available | 396 | 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.
Beauregard Parish
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deridder Junior High School is listed in Beauregard Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deridder Junior High School
Deridder Junior High School is a public middle school in Deridder, LA, part of Beauregard Parish, serving approximately 501 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #709 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deridder Junior High School
What grades does Deridder Junior High School serve?
Deridder Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Deridder Junior High School?
Deridder Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deridder Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deridder Junior High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deridder Junior High School rank in LA?
Deridder Junior High School ranks #709 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Deridder Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Deridder Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Deridder Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deridder Junior High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Deridder Junior High School a charter school?
No, Deridder Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deridder Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Deridder Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deridder Junior High School?
48.9% of students at Deridder 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
- 501
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Beauregard Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (337) 463-9083
- Area population (ZIP 70634)
- 25,038
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 70634; 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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