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Ponchatoula Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 752 students

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Posted January 17, 2005

I think this is a good school and I hope that this school will grow to be the biggest and greatest school in Ponchatoula. Kids learn alot being here. They are disciplined very well and they should keep it up.
—Submitted by Laney Maxsween, a student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

720 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

720 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

720 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
54%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2012.

720 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
68%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

720 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

720 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

720 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
74%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

720 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 49%
Black 25% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Hispanic 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 56%N/A65%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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315 East Oak Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Website: Click here
Phone: (985) 370-5322

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