Summary:
In zip code 71334, there is one middle school, Ferriday Junior High School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Ferriday, Louisiana, as part of the Concordia Parish school district.
Ferriday Junior High School is a school on a strong upward trajectory. Over the past three years, its state ranking has climbed dramatically from the 6th percentile to the 23rd percentile, indicating significant improvement. The school serves a high-poverty community, with 94% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, yet it boasts a chronic absenteeism rate of just 11.8%—roughly half the state average of 22.5%. This suggests a highly engaged student body and a supportive school environment. Academically, the school trails both district and state averages in all core subjects, but the gaps vary. In English Language Arts, 60% of students are proficient (10 points behind the state), while in Social Studies, only 35% are proficient (20 points behind the state). Mathematics proficiency stands at 47%, with 7th graders (54%) outperforming 8th graders (38%).
A key advantage for Ferriday Junior High School is its low student-teacher ratio of 9.6, which allows for smaller class sizes and more individualized attention. The school also maintains a 0% dropout rate, far better than the district (4.5%) and state (3.1%) averages. While academic performance still lags behind, the combination of rapid ranking improvement, low absenteeism, and small classes points to a school with strong potential and a positive direction. Social Studies stands out as the subject needing the most targeted support, while English Language Arts may be a relative strength to build upon.
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