J.d. Meisler Middle School

Serving 701 students in grades 6-8, J.d. Meisler Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 18% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

Overall Testing Rank Math Proficiency Reading Proficiency Science Proficiency

School Overview

J.d. Meisler Middle School's student population of 701 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years. Grades Offered Total Students 701 students

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Total Classroom Teachers 29 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

J.d. Meisler Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

This School State Level (LA) Overall Testing Rank #812 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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American Indian

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This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in J.d. Meisler Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in J.d. Meisler Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

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Two or more races

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All Ethnic Groups

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Diversity Score

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Eligible for Free Lunch

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

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School Statewide Testing School District Name Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J.d. Meisler Middle School's ranking?

J.d. Meisler Middle School is ranked #812 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.

What schools are J.d. Meisler Middle School often compared to? What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).

How many students attend J.d. Meisler Middle School? 701 students attend J.d. Meisler Middle School. What is the racial composition of the student body?

61% of J.d. Meisler Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of J.d. Meisler Middle School?

J.d. Meisler Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.

What grades does J.d. Meisler Middle School offer ? J.d. Meisler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 What school district is J.d. Meisler Middle School part of?

Nearby Public Schools

The nearest high school to J.d. Meisler Middle School is Grace King High School (0.4 miles away) The nearest middle school is Jcfa-east (1.1 miles away) The nearest elementary school is Alice Birney Elementary School (1.3 miles away) School
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