Caroline Dormon Junior High School

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Caroline Dormon Junior High School is a public elementary school in Woodworth, Louisiana, serving 406 students in grades PK-8 as part of the Rapides Parish school district. This exceptional institution consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Louisiana, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Caroline Dormon Junior High School's academic performance is significantly higher than the Rapides Parish and Louisiana state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, 89% of students were proficient or better in LEAP Mathematics, compared to 61% in Rapides Parish and 59% statewide. Additionally, 100% of students were proficient or better in LEAP English Language Arts for 3rd, 7th, and 8th grades, far exceeding the Rapides Parish averages of 72%, 72%, and 75%, respectively. This consistent academic excellence suggests the school has effective teaching practices, curriculum, and resources that contribute to its students' success.

While Caroline Dormon Junior High School stands out for its academic achievements, it also has a significantly higher percentage of White students (90.89%) compared to nearby schools, which have a higher percentage of African American students. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (37.93%) compared to the nearby Alma Redwine Elementary, Carter C. Raymond Junior High School, and other local schools (ranging from 84.97% to 99.10%). This suggests that Caroline Dormon Junior High School serves a more affluent student population, which could be a factor in its academic success. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18.4 may contribute to its exceptional performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 8906 Hwy 165 South
       Woodworth, LA  71485


(318) 473-4066

District: Rapides Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,685 Help


Students who attend Caroline Dormon Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Alexandria Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.6%
Two or more races:
3.7%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.9% Help


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Compare Details Caroline Dormon Junior High School ranks better than 96.3% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 2nd among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Rapides Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Caroline Dormon Junior High School ranks better than 96.9% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), two or more races (3.7%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Rapides Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caroline Dormon Junior High School is 14.3. 15 elementary schools in the Rapides Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caroline Dormon Junior High School is $12,685. 14 elementary schools in the Rapides Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Caroline Dormon Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Caroline Dormon Junior High School 25th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Caroline Dormon Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Caroline Dormon Junior High School 14th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Caroline Dormon Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rapides Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Rapides Parish 42nd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Caroline Dormon Junior High School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Caroline Dormon Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 89.77 37th 792 95.3%
2016 92.67 21st 742 97.2%
2017 92.75 20th 739 97.3%
2018 94.84 14th 728 98.1%
2019 94.22 20th 731 97.3%
2021 95.21 15th 729 97.9%
2022 94.56 24th 727 96.7%
2023 93.87 29th 730 96.0%
2024 92.78 25th 675 96.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Caroline Dormon Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.86 14th 682 97.9%
2019 96.35 15th 697 97.8%
2021 97.68 12th 719 98.3%
2022 94.06 21st 724 97.1%
2023 94.65 25th 723 96.5%
2024 95.35 20th 674 97.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Caroline Dormon Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.55 19th 684 97.2%
2021 94.52 18th 705 97.4%
2022 93.80 23rd 701 96.7%
2023 91.60 37th 705 94.8%
2024 90.08 41st 635 93.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Caroline Dormon Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 94.30 22nd 696 96.8%
2021 94.59 20th 704 97.2%
2022 93.25 29th 712 95.9%
2023 94.64 22nd 713 96.9%
2024 92.55 26th 651 96.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Caroline Dormon Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.17 7th 516 98.6%
2019 91.43 18th 517 96.5%
2021 89.69 31st 522 94.1%
2022 86.41 44th 517 91.5%
2023 87.07 36th 518 93.1%
2024 86.81 23rd 434 94.7%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Caroline Dormon Junior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Caroline Dormon Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 86.47 42nd 482 91.3%
2016 92.55 18th 435 95.9%
2017 93.16 18th 437 95.9%
2018 95.56 8th 411 98.1%
2019 96.03 10th 449 97.8%
2021 95.16 10th 459 97.8%
2022 95.34 13th 460 97.2%
2023 94.21 13th 465 97.2%
2024 94.64 14th 449 96.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Caroline Dormon Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.68 4th 403 99.0%
2019 98.26 6th 430 98.6%
2021 93.27 22nd 455 95.2%
2022 95.69 12th 458 97.4%
2023 96.28 11th 459 97.6%
2024 96.32 11th 444 97.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Caroline Dormon Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 94.28 8th 418 98.1%
2021 94.32 9th 441 98.0%
2022 94.95 8th 441 98.2%
2023 90.47 24th 444 94.6%
2024 94.14 10th 415 97.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Caroline Dormon Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.47 12th 418 97.1%
2021 94.60 16th 442 96.4%
2022 91.92 21st 442 95.2%
2023 96.00 11th 443 97.5%
2024 94.81 10th 426 97.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Caroline Dormon Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.63 9th 338 97.3%
2019 93.31 12th 350 96.6%
2021 91.29 16th 358 95.5%
2022 90.14 18th 362 95.0%
2023 88.48 22nd 352 93.8%
2024 89.97 14th 320 95.6%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Open Quote The principal and teachers run this school like a prison. God forbid your child act like a child- they will do EVERYTHING possible to run them off. The school board needs to step in and evaluate these teachers. They are literally bullying children and getting away with it. I don't care what kind of "test scores" this school has- if they can't handle a child being a child, then they shouldn't be teaching. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Caroline Dormon Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 273 29 0 6 4 0 0 0 312
2016 291 23 2 7 3 0 2 0 328
2017 320 23 2 8 2 0 2 0 357
2018 326 24 3 7 1 0 2 0 363
2019 325 17 4 7 1 0 2 0 356
2020 332 17 4 13 1 0 5 0 372
2021 364 21 4 12 3 0 7 0 411
2022 364 14 4 12 5 0 10 0 409
2023 369 11 6 7 1 0 12 0 406
2024 343 11 4 9 2 0 14 0 383

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 Caroline Dormon Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 312 21.0 14.8 36.2
2016 328 27.0 12.1 33.8
2017 357 21.0 17.0 33.3
2018 363 22.0 16.5 35
2019 356 20.0 17.8 30.1
2020 372 21.0 17.7 33.6
2021 411 22.0 18.6 27.3
2022 409 23.0 17.7 12
2023 406 22.0 18.4 37.9
2024 383 26.7 14.3 43.9

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 Caroline Dormon Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 312 21.0 14.8 36.2
2016 328 27.0 12.1 33.8
2017 357 21.0 17.0 33.3
2018 363 22.0 16.5 35
2019 356 20.0 17.8 30.1
2020 372 21.0 17.7 33.6
2021 411 22.0 18.6 27.3
2022 409 23.0 17.7 12
2023 406 22.0 18.4 37.9
2024 383 26.7 14.3 43.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Caroline Dormon Junior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,354
2018 $10,780
2019 $10,871
2020 $10,440
2021 $11,638
2022 $12,685

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Caroline Dormon Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 20th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 29th of 730 Elementary schools
 1.2%
Ranks 10th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 13th of 465 Middle schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caroline Dormon Junior High School)9495
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rapides Parish)6964
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7059
 11%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Caroline Dormon Junior High School)6687
 21%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Rapides Parish)4848
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Social Studies (Caroline Dormon Junior High School)8489
 5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Rapides Parish)5262
 10%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Caroline Dormon Junior High School)10094
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rapides Parish)6874
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Caroline Dormon Junior High School)9265
 27%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Rapides Parish)4849
 1%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Caroline Dormon Junior High School)9188
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rapides Parish)5659
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Caroline Dormon Junior High School)9599
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rapides Parish)7677
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Caroline Dormon Junior High School)9487
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Rapides Parish)6456
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6455
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students356406
 14%
African American1711
 35.3%
American Indian11
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic77
Pacific Islander00
White325369
 13.5%
Two or More Races212
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.1%37.9%
 7.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Caroline Dormon Junior High School

Students at Caroline Dormon Junior High School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Caroline Dormon Junior High School usually go on to attend:

High : Alexandria Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 383 students attended Caroline Dormon Junior High School.

Yes! Caroline Dormon Junior High School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 25th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools.


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