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#511 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 40% in state
Ponchatoula Junior High School
Middle School · Tangipahoa Parish · Ponchatoula, LA
A Tangipahoa Parish middle school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.
315 East Oak Street, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
- Math 44% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ponchatoula Junior High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 38 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ponchatoula 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,428/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ponchatoula), 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
$70,560
Median home value
$219,500
Median rent
$1,124/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70454; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Amite Westside Middle MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 5–8 | Not available | 289 | Compare → |
| Jewel M. Sumner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 322 | Compare → |
| Loranger Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–8 | Not available | 593 | 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.
Tangipahoa Parish
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #5 of 32
- District spending per student
- $12,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ponchatoula Junior High School is listed in Tangipahoa Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ponchatoula Junior High School
Ponchatoula Junior High School is a public middle school in Ponchatoula, LA, part of Tangipahoa Parish, serving approximately 747 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ponchatoula Junior High School
What grades does Ponchatoula Junior High School serve?
Ponchatoula Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Ponchatoula Junior High School?
Ponchatoula Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 747 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponchatoula Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponchatoula Junior High School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ponchatoula Junior High School rank in LA?
Ponchatoula Junior High School ranks #511 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Ponchatoula Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ponchatoula Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Ponchatoula Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ponchatoula Junior High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ponchatoula Junior High School a charter school?
No, Ponchatoula Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ponchatoula Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Ponchatoula Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ponchatoula Junior High School?
60.0% of students at Ponchatoula 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 747
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (985) 370-5322
- Area population (ZIP 70454)
- 33,220
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 70454; 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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