Homer Junior High School

612 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
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Bottom 50%
Serving 255 students in grades 5-8, Homer 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 6% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Homer Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Homer Junior High School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
255 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Homer 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 Homer Junior High School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#1207 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Homer Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Homer Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Homer Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Homer Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Homer Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
85%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Homer Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Homer Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Homer Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Homer Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Homer Junior High School's ranking?
Homer Junior High School is ranked #1207 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Homer Junior High School often compared to?
Homer Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haynesville Jr./sr. High School, Summerfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Homer Junior High School?
255 students attend Homer Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Homer Junior High School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homer Junior High School?
Homer Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Homer Junior High School offer ?
Homer Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Homer Junior High School part of?
Homer Junior High School is part of Claiborne Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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