Middle Schools in Jefferson Parish

The Jefferson Parish school district in Louisiana is home to 7 middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. These schools vary in size, academic performance, and the socioeconomic backgrounds of their student populations.

Among the standout schools, J.D. Meisler Middle School shines with the highest proficiency rates in both math and English language arts across all grades, as well as a 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I and English I end-of-course exams. L.H. Marrero Middle School also performs well, with the second-highest proficiency rates and a 99% proficiency rate in Algebra I. Meanwhile, T.H. Harris Middle School stands out for its strong English language arts proficiency rates.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the middle schools and the district/state averages in both math and English language arts. The smaller schools, such as Stella Worley Middle School and Frederick Douglass Community School, struggle the most, with the lowest proficiency rates across the board. This suggests that school size may be a factor in academic performance, and the schools serving more economically disadvantaged populations also face additional challenges.