Skip to main content

Below Average

#1178 of 1,288 schools in LA

Jonesboro-hodge Middle School

Middle School · Jackson Parish · Jonesboro, LA

A Jackson Parish middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

440 Old Winnfield Highway, Jonesboro, LA 71251

  • Math 7% vs LA 31% (2025)
  • Reading 14% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency6.7% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13.7% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-27.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.2 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-19.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment6.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$15,777
Chronic Absenteeism38.7%

Students at Jonesboro-hodge Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency7%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
31%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency14%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
7%
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

81.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Jonesboro-hodge 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average308/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$38,902

Median home value

$97,800

Median rent

$712/mo

College educated

13.5%

Homeownership

64.4%

Poverty rate

28.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71251; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Jackson Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Quitman High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–12Not available737Compare →
Weston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–12Not available632Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jackson Parish

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$15,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jonesboro-hodge Middle School is listed in Jackson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jonesboro-hodge Middle School

Jonesboro-hodge Middle School is a public middle school in Jonesboro, LA, part of Jackson Parish, serving approximately 155 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,178 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jonesboro-hodge Middle School

What grades does Jonesboro-hodge Middle School serve?

Jonesboro-hodge Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Jonesboro-hodge Middle School?

Jonesboro-hodge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro-hodge Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro-hodge Middle 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 Jonesboro-hodge Middle School rank in LA?

Jonesboro-hodge Middle School ranks #1,178 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Jonesboro-hodge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jonesboro-hodge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Jonesboro-hodge Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jonesboro-hodge Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Jonesboro-hodge Middle School a charter school?

No, Jonesboro-hodge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jonesboro-hodge Middle School a Title I school?

No, Jonesboro-hodge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jonesboro-hodge Middle School?

81.3% of students at Jonesboro-hodge 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
155
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Jackson Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.7%
Area population (ZIP 71251)
7,724
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
40.3
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 71251; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.