Serving 589 students in grades 7-8, Pineville 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 was 31% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 54% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Pineville Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
36%
41%
White
55%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pineville Junior High School's ranking?
Pineville Junior High School is ranked #435 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 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Pineville Junior High School?
589 students attend Pineville Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Pineville Junior High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pineville Junior High School?
Pineville Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pineville Junior High School offer ?
Pineville Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Pineville Junior High School part of?
Pineville Junior High School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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