Ponchatoula Junior High School, LA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 7–Grade 8
315 East Oak Street, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 370-5322
How Ponchatoula Junior High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score71
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Ponchatoula Junior High School
813Students
100%Low-Income Students
38Teachers
21 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 50% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 51% | 16% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 49% | 16% | 17% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 34% | 42% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 55% | 47% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 6% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 5% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Ponchatoula Junior High School
53%Math Proficiency
69%Reading Proficiency
61%Average Proficiency
98%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 66% | 69% | 50% |
| Male | 56% | 62% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 60% | 63% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 61% | 61% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47% | 57% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 73% | 54% |
| Other | 70% | 57% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 60% | 49% | 43% |
| Limited English | 40% | 46% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 55% | 61% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 27% | 39% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Ponchatoula Junior High School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | LA | US |
|---|