Serving 360 students in grades 7-8, Grant Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grant Junior High School's student population of 360 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grant Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Junior High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
12%
42%
White
82%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Junior High School's ranking?
Grant Junior High School is ranked #608 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Grant Junior High School?
360 students attend Grant Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Grant Junior High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Junior High School?
Grant Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grant Junior High School offer ?
Grant Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Grant Junior High School part of?
Grant Junior High School is part of Grant Parish School District.
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