Excellent
#66 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 5% in state
Natchitoches Jr. High School
Middle School · Natchitoches Parish · Natchitoches, LA
A Natchitoches Parish middle school where students score 79 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1621 Welch Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457
- Math 47% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Natchitoches Jr. High School score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 35 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Natchitoches Jr. 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,300/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Natchitoches), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,410
Median home value
$194,200
Median rent
$801/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71457; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 4–12 | 0.8 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| St Marys Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| N.s.u. Middle Lab SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Oasis of Love Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 51 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Natchitoches Parish
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Natchitoches Jr. High School is listed in Natchitoches Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Natchitoches Jr. High School
Natchitoches Jr. High School is a public middle school in Natchitoches, LA, part of Natchitoches Parish, serving approximately 374 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Natchitoches Jr. High School
What grades does Natchitoches Jr. High School serve?
Natchitoches Jr. High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Natchitoches Jr. High School?
Natchitoches Jr. High School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natchitoches Jr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Natchitoches Jr. High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Natchitoches Jr. High School rank in LA?
Natchitoches Jr. High School ranks #66 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Natchitoches Jr. High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Natchitoches Jr. High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Natchitoches Jr. High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Natchitoches Jr. High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Natchitoches Jr. High School a charter school?
No, Natchitoches Jr. High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Natchitoches Jr. High School a Title I school?
No, Natchitoches Jr. High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Natchitoches Jr. High School?
95.5% of students at Natchitoches Jr. 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Natchitoches Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (318) 238-0066
- Area population (ZIP 71457)
- 25,485
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 71457; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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