Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Caroline Dormon Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Caroline Dormon Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Caroline Dormon Junior High School's student population of 383 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Caroline Dormon Junior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caroline Dormon Junior High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#49 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
3%
41%
White
90%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caroline Dormon Junior High School's ranking?
Caroline Dormon Junior High School is ranked #49 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Caroline Dormon Junior High School often compared to?
Caroline Dormon Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phoenix Magnet Elementary School, J.b. Nachman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Caroline Dormon Junior High School?
383 students attend Caroline Dormon Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Caroline Dormon Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caroline Dormon Junior High School?
Caroline Dormon Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Caroline Dormon Junior High School offer ?
Caroline Dormon Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Caroline Dormon Junior High School part of?
Caroline Dormon Junior High School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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