Middle Schools in LaSalle Parish

The middle schools in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana consist of two schools: Jena Junior High School and LaSalle Junior High School. While both schools serve middle-grade students, LaSalle Junior High School stands out as the top performer, ranking 35th out of 449 Louisiana middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

LaSalle Junior High School consistently outperforms the LaSalle Parish and Louisiana averages on LEAP proficiency tests in Mathematics and English Language Arts, with 80% and 88% of students proficient or better, respectively. In contrast, Jena Junior High School ranks 152nd and has a 3-star rating, indicating a lower level of academic achievement.

The demographic differences between the two schools are also noteworthy. Jena Junior High School has a more diverse student population, with 76.43% White and 18.18% African American students, while LaSalle Junior High School is predominantly White (95.62%). Additionally, Jena Junior High School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (38.05%) compared to LaSalle Junior High School (43.12%), suggesting a more economically advantaged student population.