Serving 764 students in grades 6-8, St. Tammany Junior High School ranks in the top 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 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Tammany Junior High School's student population of 764 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
764 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Tammany 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 St. Tammany Junior High School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#604 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
67%
41%
White
18%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Tammany Junior High School's ranking?
St. Tammany Junior High School is ranked #604 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are St. Tammany Junior High School often compared to?
St. Tammany Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Junior High School, Boyet Junior High School, Clearwood Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend St. Tammany Junior High School?
764 students attend St. Tammany Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of St. Tammany Junior High School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Tammany Junior High School?
St. Tammany Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Tammany Junior High School offer ?
St. Tammany Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is St. Tammany Junior High School part of?
St. Tammany Junior High School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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