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Vidalia Junior High School

Summary:

Vidalia Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Vidalia, Louisiana, with a total enrollment of 349 students. The school is part of the Concordia Parish school district, which is ranked 62 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vidalia Junior High School stands out for its racial diversity, with a student population that is 62.46% White, 30.09% African American, 3.72% Hispanic, and 2.58% Asian. This is in contrast to the nearby Ferriday Junior High School, which has a student body that is 91.3% African American and only 6.52% White. Academically, Vidalia Junior High School generally outperforms the Concordia Parish and Louisiana state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, where 7th and 8th-grade students achieved 68% proficiency, compared to the district average of 63% and the state average of 71%. The school's special education students also perform relatively well, ranking 67th out of 206 Louisiana middle schools.

However, Vidalia Junior High School has faced some challenges in recent years, with its statewide ranking declining from 148th out of 482 Louisiana middle schools in 2014-2015 to 282nd out of 449 in 2023-2024. Additionally, there are disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with White students and male students performing lower than their African American and female peers. Despite these challenges, the school's students have excelled in Algebra I, with 100% proficiency in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly outperforming the Concordia Parish and Louisiana state averages.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 210 Gillespie Street
       Vidalia, LA  71373

(318) 336-6227

District: Concordia Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
282nd of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,618 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.4%
African American:
31.8%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.5% Help


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Compare Details Vidalia Junior High School ranks worse than 62.8% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.4%), African American (31.8%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vidalia Junior High School is 11.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vidalia Junior High School is $13,618.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vidalia Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vidalia Junior High School 282nd of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Vidalia Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Concordia Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Concordia Parish 62nd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vidalia Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Vidalia Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 66.77 147th 396 62.9%
2008 73.30 100th 413 75.8%
2009 76.96 81st 425 80.9%
2010 67.48 140th 408 65.7%
2011 56.80 204th 412 50.5%
2012 59.66 190th 442 57.0%
2013 59.28 189th 457 58.6%
2014 61.38 182nd 470 61.3%
2015 68.52 148th 482 69.3%
2016 58.35 190th 435 56.3%
2017 60.85 184th 437 57.9%
2018 52.41 182nd 411 55.7%
2019 44.57 259th 449 42.3%
2021 30.90 323rd 459 29.6%
2022 28.76 334th 460 27.4%
2023 42.65 267th 465 42.6%
2024 38.98 282nd 449 37.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vidalia Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.80 143rd 202 29.2%
2021 73.14 36th 210 82.9%
2022 54.50 72nd 206 65.0%
2023 56.79 67th 206 67.5%
2024 33.90 117th 175 33.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vidalia Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.67 156th 403 61.3%
2019 45.42 242nd 430 43.7%
2021 31.01 323rd 455 29.0%
2022 30.60 320th 458 30.1%
2023 44.28 257th 459 44.0%
2024 37.80 279th 444 37.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Vidalia Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.92 267th 418 36.1%
2021 31.70 312th 441 29.3%
2022 36.85 292nd 441 33.8%
2023 47.56 244th 444 45.0%
2024 38.27 274th 415 34.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Vidalia Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.70 251st 418 40.0%
2021 25.64 335th 442 24.2%
2022 22.04 348th 442 21.3%
2023 38.35 272nd 443 38.6%
2024 37.75 271st 426 36.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Vidalia Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.63 134th 313 57.2%
2019 39.32 206th 338 39.1%
2021 33.60 232nd 352 34.1%
2022 25.52 273rd 360 24.2%
2023 38.85 216th 360 40.0%
2024 39.75 206th 333 38.1%
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Rank History for White students at Vidalia Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.61 230th 338 32.0%
2019 37.26 252nd 350 28.0%
2021 15.48 330th 358 7.8%
2022 18.64 318th 362 12.2%
2023 25.63 292nd 352 17.0%
2024 23.95 275th 320 14.1%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Vidalia Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 445 445
1990 269 133 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1991 279 151 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1992 278 139 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1993 265 141 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1994 262 131 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1995 293 107 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1996 293 107 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1997 319 106 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1998 348 112 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1999 300 106 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2000 297 107 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2001 314 103 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2002 303 115 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2003 303 115 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2004 300 132 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 433
2005 278 130 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2006 291 120 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2007 285 113 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2008 301 104 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 410
2009 295 113 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 416
2010 298 107 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 412
2011 307 133 1 4 3 0 5 0 453
2012 284 136 3 7 1 0 11 0 442
2013 282 152 5 6 0 0 12 0 457
2014 232 131 4 4 0 0 9 0 380
2015 220 112 4 6 0 0 4 0 346
2016 210 100 5 10 0 0 2 0 327
2017 215 100 4 15 0 1 0 0 335
2018 218 104 5 11 0 1 1 0 340
2019 204 128 3 7 0 1 1 0 344
2020 221 122 4 9 0 1 2 0 359
2021 224 129 3 9 0 1 2 0 368
2022 211 102 6 14 0 1 2 0 336
2023 218 105 9 13 0 0 4 0 349
2024 186 103 8 21 1 0 5 0 324

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vidalia Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 445 27.0 16.4 30.8
1990 402 25.0 16.0 36.1
1991 430 25.0 17.2 32.6
1992 417 24.0 17.3 42.4
1993 406 23.0 17.7 49.5
1994 393 23.0 17.1 43.3
1995 400 21.0 19.0 38
1996 400 21.0 19.0 38
1997 425 20.6 20.6 45.9
1998 460 21.0 21.9 43.3
1999 406 21.0 19.3 54.4
2000 404 21.3 19.0 54.2
2001 419 21.0 20.0 50.4
2002 419 23.4 17.9 60.6
2003 419 23.4 17.9 60.6
2004 433 24.7 17.5 61
2005 409 23.8 17.2 62.6
2006 412 25.0 16.5 62.4
2007 401 24.9 16.1 65.6
2008 410 24.9 16.5 64.1
2009 416 24.0 17.3 63
2010 412 23.8 17.3 63.3
2011 453 25.1 18.0 69.1
2012 442 26.0 16.9 67
2013 457 25.8 17.6 69.1
2014 380 27.1 13.9 76.1
2015 346 24.0 14.4 72.8
2016 327 n/a n/a 76.5
2017 335 40.5 8.2 79.1
2018 340 24.4 13.9 66.5
2019 344 23.7 14.5 73.5
2020 359 24.9 14.3 76.6
2021 368 22.0 16.7 79.1
2022 336 22.0 15.2 74.7
2023 349 20.0 17.4 76.2
2024 324 28.3 11.4 76.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vidalia Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 445 27.0 16.4 30.8
1990 402 25.0 16.0 36.1
1991 430 25.0 17.2 32.6
1992 417 24.0 17.3 42.4
1993 406 23.0 17.7 49.5
1994 393 23.0 17.1 43.3
1995 400 21.0 19.0 38
1996 400 21.0 19.0 38
1997 425 20.6 20.6 45.9
1998 460 21.0 21.9 43.3
1999 406 21.0 19.3 54.4
2000 404 21.3 19.0 54.2
2001 419 21.0 20.0 50.4
2002 419 23.4 17.9 60.6
2003 419 23.4 17.9 60.6
2004 433 24.7 17.5 61
2005 409 23.8 17.2 62.6
2006 412 25.0 16.5 62.4
2007 401 24.9 16.1 65.6
2008 410 24.9 16.5 64.1
2009 416 24.0 17.3 63
2010 412 23.8 17.3 63.3
2011 453 25.1 18.0 69.1
2012 442 26.0 16.9 67
2013 457 25.8 17.6 69.1
2014 380 27.1 13.9 76.1
2015 346 24.0 14.4 72.8
2016 327 n/a n/a 76.5
2017 335 40.5 8.2 79.1
2018 340 24.4 13.9 66.5
2019 344 23.7 14.5 73.5
2020 359 24.9 14.3 76.6
2021 368 22.0 16.7 79.1
2022 336 22.0 15.2 74.7
2023 349 20.0 17.4 76.2
2024 324 28.3 11.4 76.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vidalia Junior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $11,102
2018 $12,143
2019 $11,794
2020 $11,851
2021 $12,722
2022 $13,618

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vidalia Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 259th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 267th of 465 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Vidalia Junior High School)5454
   6th Grade Mathematics (Concordia Parish)4847
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vidalia Junior High School)6963
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Concordia Parish)5657
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Vidalia Junior High School)3928
 11%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5140
 11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Vidalia Junior High School)5455
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Concordia Parish)5353
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6158
 3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vidalia Junior High School)6666
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Concordia Parish)6858
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Vidalia Junior High School)5451
 3%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Concordia Parish)5338
 15%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vidalia Junior High School)4532
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Concordia Parish)4233
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vidalia Junior High School)7568
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Concordia Parish)6366
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Vidalia Junior High School)6443
 21%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Concordia Parish)5440
 14%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%
End of Course Algebra I (Vidalia Junior High School)83100
 17%
   End of Course Algebra I (Concordia Parish)4860
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6764
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students344349
 1.5%
African American128105
 18%
American Indian00
Asian39
 200%
Hispanic713
 85.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White204218
 6.9%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.5%76.2%
 2.7%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 324 students attended Vidalia Junior High School.

Students at Vidalia Junior High School are 57% White, 32% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Vidalia Junior High School ranks 282nd of 449 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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