Serving 447 students in grades 7-8, Leesville Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leesville Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Leesville Junior High School's student population of 447 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leesville Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leesville Junior High School is 0.69, 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
#413 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
26%
41%
White
46%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
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 Leesville Junior High School's ranking?
Leesville Junior High School is ranked #413 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Leesville Junior High School?
447 students attend Leesville Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Leesville Junior High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leesville Junior High School?
Leesville Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leesville Junior High School offer ?
Leesville Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Leesville Junior High School part of?
Leesville Junior High School is part of Vernon Parish School District.
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