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Ponchatoula Junior High School

315 East Oak Street, Ponchatoula, LA 70454, United States
+1 (985) 370-5322
2.9
Overall Rating

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Ponchatoula Junior High School Overview

About This School

Ponchatoula Junior High School is a public middle in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, serving 723 students in grades Grade 7-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 40% proficiency in ELA and 18% proficiency in math. The school maintains a faculty of 51 teachers with an average salary of $59,738, while the student-teacher ratio remains at 14:1. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 43% White, 40% Black, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

723
Total Students
Grade 7-8
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
51 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts40%
Mathematics18%
Science0%

School Information

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

Ponchatoula Junior High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

40%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 38%State Avg: 40%
18%
Mathematics
City Avg: 25%State Avg: 31%
N/A
Science

Class Information

14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 14.1:1
State Avg: 17:1
Students per Counselor

Ponchatoula Junior High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
51

Average Teacher Salary

$59,738
City Avg: $59,738
State Avg: $61,043

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Students per Counselor:1

Ponchatoula Junior High School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.62%
Male
49.38%
Female
Total Enrollment: 723 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White43.02%
Hispanic11.2%
Asian1.11%
Black40.25%
Two or More Races4.43%
Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ponchatoula Junior High School

Q: What is Ponchatoula Junior High School?

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

Q: How many students attend Ponchatoula Junior High School?

A: Ponchatoula Junior High School has approximately 723 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Ponchatoula Junior High School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Ponchatoula Junior High School

Ponchatoula Junior High School is a public middle in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, serving 723 students in grades Grade 7-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 40% proficiency in ELA and 18% proficiency in math. The school maintains a faculty of 51 teachers with an average salary of $59,738, while the student-teacher ratio remains at 14:1. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 43% White, 40% Black, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

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About Ponchatoula Junior High School - Ponchatoula, LA

Quick Facts about Ponchatoula Junior High School
School NamePonchatoula Junior High School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 7-8
Location315 East Oak Street, Ponchatoula, LA 70454, Ponchatoula, LA
CountyTangipahoa Parish
Phone+1 (985) 370-5322
Total Students723
Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Full-Time Teachers51
Rating2.9/10
ELA Proficiency40%
Math Proficiency18%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ponchatoula Junior High School

What is Ponchatoula Junior High School?

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

How many students attend Ponchatoula Junior High School?

Ponchatoula Junior High School has approximately 723 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ponchatoula Junior High School is 14:1.

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