For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,423 students in 71202, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 71202, LA are Martin Luther King Junior High School, Richwood Junior High School and Southside Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71202 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71202, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71202, LA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martin Luther King Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1709 Parkview Drive
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 387-1825
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 387-1825
Grades: 7-8
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Richwood Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Highway 165 S
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 432-2000
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 432-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Southside Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4701 South Grand St.
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Grades: 1-12
| 186 students
Rank: #44.
Richwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Highway 165 S
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 361-0467
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 361-0467
Grades: 8-12
| 506 students
71202, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Southside Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
4701 S Grand Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 362-5000
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 362-5000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 71202, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 71202, LA include Martin Luther King Junior High School, Richwood Junior High School and Southside Alternative High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71202?
4 public middle schools are located in 71202.
What is the racial composition of students in 71202?
71202 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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