Jena Junior High School

114 E. Southern Ave., Jena, LA Phone

Academic Summary

Public

School Type

334

Students

6-8

Grades Offered

16 to 1

Students to Teacher Ratio

78%

Percent Proficient - Math

83%

Percent Proficient - Reading/Language Arts

La Salle Parish School District Living Summary view more

4,814

households

13,533

Total Population

$93,000

Average House Value

$656

Average Housing Rent

$42,104

Average Household Income

89.92%

Health Insurance Coverage

100%

Household with Internet

School Overview

Jena Junior High School is a public school located in Jena, Louisiana. It is a school in La Salle Parish School District district.

According to the Louisiana state assessment result, 78% of students are proficient in Math learning and 83% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.

It has 334 students through grade 6 to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 21 teachers are teaching for the school.

Student Population

A total of 334 students are attending Jena Junior High School. By gender, there are 164 and 170 female students at the school.

	Total	Male	Female
Hispanic 0.6%	2	0	2
American Indian/Alaska Native 3.9%	13	9	4
Asian 0.3%	1	0	1
Black 15.0%	50	31	19
White 78.7%	263	121	142
Two or More Races 1.5%	5	3	2
Total	334	164	170

	Total	Male	Female
Asian	1	0	1
Total	1	0	1

	Total	Male	Female
Hispanic	1	0	1
American Indian/Alaska Native	2	1	1
Black	23	17	6
White	53	31	22
Two or More Races	1	0	1
Total	80	49	31

Gifted/Talented Programs

Jena Junior High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 12 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.

	Total	Male	Female
Black	2	0	2
White	10	1	9
Total	12	1	11

Teachers & Staffs

Total 21 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Jena Junior High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.

	Headcount	Note
Total FTE of Teachers	21	Students per teacher: 16 to 1
Teachers who are certified	21	100.0%
Teachers who are not certified	-	-
Teachers in their first year of teaching	-	-
Teachers in their second year of teaching	-	-
School counselors	-	-
Law Enforcement Officer	-	-
Security guards	-	-
Nurses	-	-
Psychologists	-	-
Social workers	-	-

Social/Economic Characteristics

A total of 4,814 households is located in La Salle Parish School District, LA area. The average home price is $93,000 and the average rent cost is $656. The unemployment rate is 5.60% and the average household income is $42,104.

You can view more living characteristics in La Salle Parish School District area at social and economic page.

	Value
Total Households	4,814 Households
Population	13,533
Male	7,783
Female	7,153
Child Population	4,663
Total Housing Units	6,711 Units
Average House Value	$93,000
Average Rent Cost	$656

Unemployment Rate	5.60%
Average Household Income	$42,104
Heath Insurance Coverage	89.92%
Internet Coverage	100.00%%

Academic Achievement

Achievement

Math
Reading/Language Arts

	Grade
	Overall	6	7	8
All students 78%	78%	75-79%	70-74%	85-89%
American Indian/Alaska Native students 50%	≥50%	*	*	≥50%
Asian/Pacific Islander students	Data Protected for privacy
Hispanic students	Data Protected for privacy
Black students 55%	50-59%	≥50%	40-59%	60-79%
White students 82%	80-84%	80-84%	75-79%	90-94%
Two or More Races 50%	≥50%	*	***	*
Students with disabilities (IDEA) 45%	40-49%	40-59%	<50%	≥50%
Economically disadvantaged students 67%	65-69%	65-69%	60-64%	80-84%
Limited English proficient students	Data Protected for privacy
Female students 82%	80-84%	80-89%	70-79%	≥90%
Male students 72%	70-74%	70-79%	65-69%	70-79%
Homeless enrolled students 55%	50-59%	≥50%	21-39%	60-79%
Foster Care Status	Data Protected for privacy
Military Connected Student Status	Data Protected for privacy

	Grade
	Overall	6	7	8
All students 83%	83%	85-89%	75-79%	85-89%
American Indian/Alaska Native students 50%	≥50%	*	*	≥50%
Asian/Pacific Islander students	Data Protected for privacy
Hispanic students	Data Protected for privacy
Black students 65%	60-69%	≥50%	40-59%	≥80%
White students 87%	85-89%	90-94%	80-84%	90-94%
Two or More Races 50%	≥50%	*	***	*
Students with disabilities (IDEA) 55%	50-59%	60-79%	<50%	≥50%
Economically disadvantaged students 77%	75-79%	80-84%	65-69%	80-84%
Limited English proficient students	Data Protected for privacy
Female students 92%	90-94%	≥90%	80-89%	≥90%
Male students 77%	75-79%	80-89%	65-69%	80-89%
Homeless enrolled students 65%	60-69%	≥50%	21-39%	≥80%
Foster Care Status	Data Protected for privacy
Military Connected Student Status	Data Protected for privacy

Public Schools in Lasalle Parish

In Lasalle Parish, 9 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.

Fellowship Elementary School View

146Students

15Students per teacher

Goodpine Middle School View

321Students

13Students per teacher

Jena Elementary School View

360Students

15Students per teacher

Nebo Elementary School View

167Students

14Students per teacher

Olla-standard Elementary School View

377Students

15Students per teacher

Jena Junior High School View

334Students

16Students per teacher

Lasalle Junior High School View

175Students

13Students per teacher

Jena High School View

521Students

15Students per teacher

Lasalle High School View

249Students

15Students per teacher

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