Serving 699 students in grades 7-8, Evergreen Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evergreen Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Evergreen Junior High School's student population of 699 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Evergreen Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evergreen Junior High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#641 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
29%
41%
White
45%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evergreen Junior High School's ranking?
Evergreen Junior High School is ranked #641 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Evergreen Junior High School often compared to?
Evergreen Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayou Blue Middle School, Houma Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Evergreen Junior High School?
699 students attend Evergreen Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Evergreen Junior High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evergreen Junior High School?
Evergreen Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Evergreen Junior High School offer ?
Evergreen Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Evergreen Junior High School part of?
Evergreen Junior High School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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