Serving 508 students in grades 6-8, Webster 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 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Webster Junior High School's student population of 508 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Webster 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 Webster Junior High School is 0.53, 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
#850 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
60%
41%
White
34%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Webster Junior High School's ranking?
Webster Junior High School is ranked #850 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Webster Junior High School often compared to?
Webster Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herndon Magnet School, Donnie Bickham Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Webster Junior High School?
508 students attend Webster Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Webster Junior High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Webster Junior High School?
Webster Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Webster Junior High School offer ?
Webster Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Webster Junior High School part of?
Webster Junior High School is part of Webster Parish School District.
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