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#502 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 39% in state
Jena Junior High School
Middle School · Lasalle Parish · Jena, LA
A Lasalle Parish middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
114 E. Southern Ave., Jena, LA 71342
- Math 34% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jena Junior High School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% 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
36.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jena 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in LaSalle Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasalle Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 150 | 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.
Lasalle Parish
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Jena Junior High School is listed in LaSalle Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jena Junior High School
Jena Junior High School is a public middle school in Jena, LA, part of Lasalle Parish, serving approximately 249 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #502 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 Jena Junior High School
What grades does Jena Junior High School serve?
Jena Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jena Junior High School?
Jena Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jena Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jena Junior High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jena Junior High School rank in LA?
Jena Junior High School ranks #502 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Jena Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jena Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Jena Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jena Junior High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jena Junior High School a charter school?
No, Jena Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jena Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Jena Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jena Junior High School?
36.1% of students at Jena 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
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- LaSalle Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (318) 992-5815
- 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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