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Opelousas Junior High School

730 South Market Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, United States
+1 (337) 942-4957
1.5
Overall Rating

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Opelousas Junior High School Overview

About This School

Opelousas Junior High School is a public middle in Opelousas, Louisiana, serving 314 students in grades Grade 7-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 23% proficiency in ELA and 6% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 10:1 student-teacher ratio with 30 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $54,526. Students are primarily Black, representing 89% of the population, while the remaining enrollment consists of 6% White, 3% Hispanic, and 1% Two or More Races. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female.

314
Total Students
Grade 7-8
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
30 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts23%
Mathematics6%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 7-8
County
St. Landry Parish
Students per Counselor
N/A:1

Opelousas Junior High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

23%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 30%State Avg: 40%
6%
Mathematics
City Avg: 18%State Avg: 31%
N/A
Science

Class Information

10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 11.2:1
State Avg: 17:1
Students per Counselor

Opelousas Junior High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
30

Average Teacher Salary

$54,526
City Avg: $53,517
State Avg: $61,043

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
Students per Counselor:1

Opelousas Junior High School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.23%
Male
47.77%
Female
Total Enrollment: 314 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White6.37%
Hispanic3.18%
Asian0%
Black89.17%
Two or More Races1.27%
Native American0%

Opelousas Junior High School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Opelousas Junior High School

Q: What is Opelousas Junior High School?

A: Opelousas Junior High School is a middle public located in Opelousas.

Q: How many students attend Opelousas Junior High School?

A: Opelousas Junior High School has approximately 314 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Opelousas Junior High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Opelousas Junior High School is 10:1.

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Detailed Information about Opelousas Junior High School

Opelousas Junior High School is a public middle in Opelousas, Louisiana, serving 314 students in grades Grade 7-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 23% proficiency in ELA and 6% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 10:1 student-teacher ratio with 30 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $54,526. Students are primarily Black, representing 89% of the population, while the remaining enrollment consists of 6% White, 3% Hispanic, and 1% Two or More Races. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female.

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About Opelousas Junior High School - Opelousas, LA

Quick Facts about Opelousas Junior High School
School NameOpelousas Junior High School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 7-8
Location730 South Market Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, Opelousas, LA
CountySt. Landry Parish
Phone+1 (337) 942-4957
Total Students314
Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
Full-Time Teachers30
Rating1.5/10
ELA Proficiency23%
Math Proficiency6%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Opelousas Junior High School

What is Opelousas Junior High School?

Opelousas Junior High School is a middle public located in Opelousas.

How many students attend Opelousas Junior High School?

Opelousas Junior High School has approximately 314 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Opelousas Junior High School is 10:1.

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