Excellent
#158 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 12% in state
Fifth Ward Junior High School
Elementary School · St. Tammany Parish · Bush, LA
A St. Tammany Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
81419 Highway 21, Bush, LA 70431
- Math 45% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fifth Ward Junior High School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fifth Ward 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average535/100K
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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
$56,156
Median home value
$241,600
Median rent
$1,327/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
92.6%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70431; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in St. Tammany Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Woods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–3 | Not available | 419 | Compare → |
| Chahta-ima Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–3 | Not available | 334 | Compare → |
| Madisonville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–2 | Not available | 1,105 | Compare → |
| Marigny Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–1 | Not available | 435 | 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.
St. Tammany Parish
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #9 of 55
- District spending per student
- $14,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fifth Ward Junior High School is listed in St. Tammany Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fifth Ward Junior High School
Fifth Ward Junior High School is a public elementary school in Bush, LA, part of St. Tammany Parish, serving approximately 445 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fifth Ward Junior High School
What grades does Fifth Ward Junior High School serve?
Fifth Ward Junior High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Fifth Ward Junior High School?
Fifth Ward Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fifth Ward Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fifth Ward Junior High School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fifth Ward Junior High School rank in LA?
Fifth Ward Junior High School ranks #158 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Fifth Ward Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fifth Ward Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Fifth Ward Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fifth Ward Junior High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fifth Ward Junior High School a charter school?
No, Fifth Ward Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fifth Ward Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Fifth Ward Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fifth Ward Junior High School?
56.6% of students at Fifth Ward 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
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Tammany Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (985) 886-3273
- Area population (ZIP 70431)
- 5,150
- Area average commute
- 36.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 70431; 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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