Jena Junior High School

Jena Junior High School serves 249 students in grades 6-8 in the rural community of Jena, Louisiana. This LaSalle Parish middle school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1 with 23 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #237 out of 1,290 schools statewide, placing it in the 82nd percentile among Louisiana schools.

Students show stronger performance in English Language Arts, with 56% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Mathematics presents an area with room for academic growth, as 32% of students score proficient or above. Located at 114 E.

Southern Ave., Jena Junior High serves a community where the median household income is $58,772 and median home values are $128,000. The surrounding ZIP code area has a population of 7,417 residents, with 23% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a poverty rate of 13.6%. The school operates in Jena's rural setting, providing middle school education to families in this close-knit Louisiana community where students can benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized learning opportunities.

Located in a rural area, Jena Junior High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.