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#1073 of 1,288 schools in LA

North Webster Junior High School

Middle School · Webster Parish · Sarepta, LA

A Webster Parish middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6041 Hwy 2, Sarepta, LA 71071

  • Math 24% vs LA 31% (2025)
  • Reading 39% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.3% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-9.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-12.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$14,561
Chronic Absenteeism28.9%

Students at North Webster Junior High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
31%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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

61.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Webster 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average616/100K

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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

$35,705

Median home value

$103,900

Median rent

$440/mo

College educated

10.9%

Homeownership

76.6%

Poverty rate

25.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71071; 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 Webster Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Doyline High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–12Not available424Compare →
Webster Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.96–8Not available508Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Webster Parish

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#12 of 14
District spending per student
$14,561NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Webster Junior High School is listed in Webster Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Webster Junior High School

North Webster Junior High School is a public middle school in Sarepta, LA, part of Webster Parish, serving approximately 349 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,073 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Webster Junior High School

What grades does North Webster Junior High School serve?

North Webster Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend North Webster Junior High School?

North Webster Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Webster Junior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Webster Junior High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Webster Junior High School rank in LA?

North Webster Junior High School ranks #1,073 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is North Webster Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Webster Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 North Webster Junior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Webster Junior High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Webster Junior High School a charter school?

No, North Webster Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Webster Junior High School a Title I school?

No, North Webster Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Webster Junior High School?

61.9% of students at North Webster 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
349
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Webster Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.9%
Area population (ZIP 71071)
2,184
Area median age
45.5
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 71071; 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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