Very Good
#232 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 18% in state
Goodpine Middle School
Elementary School · Lasalle Parish · Jena, LA
A Lasalle Parish elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12642 Hwy 84 West, Jena, LA 71342
- Math 38% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Goodpine Middle School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
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 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Goodpine Middle 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 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,556
Median home value
$154,000
Median rent
$533/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Fellowship Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 4.5 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Nebo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 150 | Compare → |
| Olla-standard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 414 | 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.
Lasalle Parish
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Goodpine Middle School is listed in LaSalle Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Goodpine Middle School
Goodpine Middle School is a public elementary school in Jena, LA, part of Lasalle Parish, serving approximately 270 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Goodpine Middle School
What grades does Goodpine Middle School serve?
Goodpine Middle School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Goodpine Middle School?
Goodpine Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodpine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodpine Middle School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Goodpine Middle School rank in LA?
Goodpine Middle School ranks #232 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Goodpine Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Goodpine Middle 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 Goodpine Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Goodpine Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Goodpine Middle School a charter school?
No, Goodpine Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Goodpine Middle School a Title I school?
No, Goodpine Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goodpine Middle School?
31.5% of students at Goodpine Middle 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- LaSalle Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (318) 992-5665
- Area population (ZIP 71342)
- 7,389
- Area average commute
- 40 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 71342; 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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