Serving 422 students in grades 7-8, L.p. Monteleone Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L.p. Monteleone 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
Student Attention
School Overview
L.p. Monteleone Junior High School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
L.p. Monteleone Junior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L.p. Monteleone Junior High School is 0.54, which is less 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
#108 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
12%
41%
White
65%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L.p. Monteleone Junior High School's ranking?
L.p. Monteleone Junior High School is ranked #108 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are L.p. Monteleone Junior High School often compared to?
L.p. Monteleone Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mandeville Junior High School, Fontainebleau Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend L.p. Monteleone Junior High School?
422 students attend L.p. Monteleone Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of L.p. Monteleone Junior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L.p. Monteleone Junior High School?
L.p. Monteleone Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does L.p. Monteleone Junior High School offer ?
L.p. Monteleone Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is L.p. Monteleone Junior High School part of?
L.p. Monteleone Junior High School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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