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#956 of 1,288 schools in LA
T.h. Harris Middle School
Middle School · Jefferson Parish · Metairie, LA
A Jefferson Parish middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
911 Elise Avenue, Metairie, LA 70003
- Math 23% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at T.h. Harris Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 42 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where T.h. Harris 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,892/100K
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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
$76,151
Median home value
$255,300
Median rent
$1,191/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70003; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| J.d. Meisler Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 761 | Compare → |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 2,303 | Compare → |
| Greater New Orleans Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 2.5 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson Parish
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #46 of 74
- District spending per student
- $14,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
T.h. Harris Middle School is listed in Jefferson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About T.h. Harris Middle School
T.h. Harris Middle School is a public middle school in Metairie, LA, part of Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 664 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #956 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about T.h. Harris Middle School
What grades does T.h. Harris Middle School serve?
T.h. Harris Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend T.h. Harris Middle School?
T.h. Harris Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 664 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T.h. Harris Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at T.h. Harris Middle School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does T.h. Harris Middle School rank in LA?
T.h. Harris Middle School ranks #956 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is T.h. Harris Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
T.h. Harris Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 T.h. Harris Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, T.h. Harris Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is T.h. Harris Middle School a charter school?
No, T.h. Harris Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is T.h. Harris Middle School a Title I school?
No, T.h. Harris Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for T.h. Harris Middle School?
56.9% of students at T.h. Harris 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
- 664
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (504) 733-0867
- Area population (ZIP 70003)
- 39,714
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 70003; 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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