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#631 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 49% in state
Ouachita Junior High School
Middle School · Ouachita Parish · Monroe, LA
An Ouachita Parish middle school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5500 Blanks Street, Monroe, LA 71203
- Math 30% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ouachita Junior High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 41 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ouachita 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,628/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monroe), 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
$46,822
Median home value
$181,200
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherrouse SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Carroll Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Prevailing Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–9 | 2.2 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–8 | 3.0 mi | 332 | 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.
Ouachita Parish
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #13 of 36
- District spending per student
- $13,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ouachita Junior High School is listed in Ouachita Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ouachita Junior High School
Ouachita Junior High School is a public middle school in Monroe, LA, part of Ouachita Parish, serving approximately 360 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #631 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ouachita Junior High School
What grades does Ouachita Junior High School serve?
Ouachita Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ouachita Junior High School?
Ouachita Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ouachita Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ouachita Junior High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ouachita Junior High School rank in LA?
Ouachita Junior High School ranks #631 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Ouachita Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ouachita Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Ouachita Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ouachita Junior High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ouachita Junior High School a charter school?
No, Ouachita Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ouachita Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Ouachita Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ouachita Junior High School?
76.1% of students at Ouachita 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
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (318) 432-2200
- Area population (ZIP 71203)
- 38,770
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 71203; 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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