Serving 401 students in grades 7-8, Opelousas Junior High 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 6% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Opelousas Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Opelousas Junior High School's student population of 401 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Opelousas Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Opelousas Junior High School is 0.17, 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
#1108 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
91%
41%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opelousas Junior High School's ranking?
Opelousas Junior High School is ranked #1108 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Opelousas Junior High School often compared to?
Opelousas Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eunice Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Opelousas Junior High School?
401 students attend Opelousas Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Opelousas Junior High School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opelousas Junior High School?
Opelousas Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Opelousas Junior High School offer ?
Opelousas Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Opelousas Junior High School part of?
Opelousas Junior High School is part of St. Landry Parish School District.
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