Is DeRidder Junior High School a good school?

DeRidder Junior High School ranks 241 st of 449 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend DeRidder Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 501 students attended DeRidder Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of DeRidder Junior High School?

Students at DeRidder Junior High School are 56% White, 22% African American, 12% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of DeRidder Junior High School attend?

Students who attend DeRidder Junior High School usually go on to attend DeRidder High School

DeRidder Junior High School

Summary:

DeRidder Junior High School is a public middle school in DeRidder, Louisiana, serving 506 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Beauregard Parish School District, which is ranked 46 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While DeRidder Junior High School has a diverse student population, with a majority of White students (55.93%) and significant percentages of African American (22.92%) and Hispanic (8.5%) students, its academic performance is mixed. The school's proficiency rates in LEAP/Mathematics (58%) and LEAP/English Language Arts (64%) are lower than the Beauregard Parish and state averages, but its proficiency rate in LEAP/Algebra I (90%) is significantly higher. However, the school's performance on LEAP/Social Studies is lower than the district and state averages.

The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students consistently performing better than the state average, while African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform significantly worse. Special education students and military-connected students perform relatively better. The school's fluctuating percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.43% to 64.03%, may contribute to the academic challenges it faces, and its slightly higher student-teacher ratio compared to the state average may also impact the level of individual attention and support available to students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

415 Frusha Drive
DeRidder, LA 70634

(337) 463-9083

District: Beauregard Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
241^st of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,101

Students who attend DeRidder Junior High School usually attend:

High:

DeRidder High School

Feeder schools for DeRidder Junior High School:

Elementary:	Carver Elementary School
	K.R. Hanchey Elementary School
	Pine Wood Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 501

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.9%

African American:

21.8%

Two or more races:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

See top rated Louisiana middle schools

Compare DeRidder Junior High School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details DeRidder Junior High School ranks worse than 53.7% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.9%), African American (21.8%), two or more races (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at DeRidder Junior High School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare DeRidder Junior High School employs 35.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at DeRidder Junior High School is $13,101.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

DeRidder Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks DeRidder Junior High School 241^st of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See DeRidder Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Military Connected students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Beauregard Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Beauregard Parish 46^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for DeRidder Junior High School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for DeRidder Junior High School

Compare

Rank History for all students at DeRidder Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	66.61	148^th	396	62.6%
2008	67.27	147^th	413	64.4%
2009	63.30	174^th	425	59.1%
2010	62.49	177^th	408	56.6%
2011	60.86	180^th	412	56.3%
2012	59.54	191^st	442	56.8%
2013	56.43	205^th	457	55.1%
2014	62.71	175^th	470	62.8%
2015	58.30	202^nd	482	58.1%
2016	49.13	248^th	435	43.0%
2017	54.85	220^th	437	49.7%
2018	46.45	216^th	411	47.4%
2019	54.39	219^th	449	51.2%
2021	47.61	238^th	459	48.1%
2022	47.95	244^th	460	47.0%
2023	53.66	222^nd	465	52.3%
2024	49.50	241^st	449	46.3%

See the entire list of Louisiana Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at DeRidder Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	21.03	29^th	33	12.1%
2019	18.75	44^th	49	10.2%
2021	28.33	45^th	57	21.1%
2022	49.41	27^th	58	53.4%
2023	58.92	25^th	63	60.3%
2024	29.64	31^st	39	20.5%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at DeRidder Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	22.34	165^th	202	18.3%
2021	53.00	82^nd	210	61.0%
2022	66.21	45^th	206	78.2%
2023	47.99	94^th	206	54.4%
2024	34.79	112^th	175	36.0%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at DeRidder Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	49.69	221^st	403	45.2%
2019	47.29	234^th	430	45.6%
2021	34.44	302^nd	455	33.6%
2022	42.86	260^th	458	43.2%
2023	40.71	275^th	459	40.1%
2024	29.81	324^th	444	27.0%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at DeRidder Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	51.06	222^nd	418	46.9%
2021	46.26	249^th	441	43.5%
2022	55.80	199^th	441	54.9%
2023	54.93	212^th	444	52.3%
2024	47.19	243^rd	415	41.4%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Military Connected students at DeRidder Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	31.27	13^th	17	23.5%
2019	30.53	18^th	22	18.2%
2021	31.44	20^th	25	20.0%
2022	63.24	8^th	21	61.9%
2023	67.20	5^th	22	77.3%
2024	61.44	6^th	18	66.7%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Middle Schools for Military Connected Students!

Rank History for Male students at DeRidder Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	55.20	191^st	418	54.3%
2021	47.40	223^rd	442	49.5%
2022	43.66	248^th	442	43.9%
2023	51.61	200^th	443	54.9%
2024	47.49	231^st	426	45.8%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at DeRidder Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	49.34	153^rd	313	51.1%
2019	46.66	176^th	338	47.9%
2021	18.41	303^rd	352	13.9%
2022	26.49	266^th	360	26.1%
2023	29.47	262^nd	360	27.2%
2024	23.77	276^th	333	17.1%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at DeRidder Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	66.20	36^th	118	69.5%
2019	71.01	30^th	128	76.6%
2021	60.60	58^th	153	62.1%
2022	74.64	32^nd	163	80.4%
2023	73.99	30^th	163	81.6%
2024	66.25	39^th	152	74.3%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at DeRidder Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2018	40.35	224^th	338	33.7%
2019	44.20	212^th	350	39.4%
2021	40.65	233^rd	358	34.9%
2022	35.34	255^th	362	29.6%
2023	41.38	225^th	352	36.1%
2024	43.03	208^th	320	35.0%

See the entire list of Best Louisiana Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for DeRidder Junior High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about DeRidder Junior High School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for DeRidder Junior High School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	944	944
1990	587	243	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	830
1991	564	251	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	815
1992	543	245	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	793
1993	571	238	6	13	8	n/a	n/a	0	836
1994	505	235	5	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	763
1995	462	237	6	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	718
1996	462	237	6	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	718
1997	449	248	5	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	712
1998	407	236	3	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	657
1999	427	215	3	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	656
2000	404	214	4	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	633
2001	407	193	4	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	615
2002	448	203	7	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	672
2003	448	203	7	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	672
2004	477	208	6	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	710
2005	432	209	9	20	3	n/a	n/a	0	673
2006	417	212	9	20	6	n/a	n/a	0	664
2007	393	202	10	22	5	n/a	n/a	0	632
2008	402	195	12	19	5	n/a	n/a	0	633
2009	385	202	13	18	6	n/a	n/a	0	624
2010	413	194	18	26	6	n/a	n/a	0	657
2011	382	170	12	21	6	0	7	0	598
2012	397	186	6	27	8	1	20	0	645
2013	394	211	7	26	5	1	34	0	678
2014	376	205	5	21	4	0	35	0	646
2015	338	191	7	29	3	1	38	0	607
2016	342	160	5	43	3	1	29	0	583
2017	348	172	6	39	2	1	26	0	594
2018	343	157	2	45	6	1	33	0	587
2019	315	148	3	49	2	0	44	0	561
2020	327	134	6	47	1	0	43	0	558
2021	315	133	9	44	0	0	52	0	553
2022	294	114	5	38	1	1	57	0	510
2023	283	116	6	43	0	0	58	0	506
2024	280	109	5	48	0	0	59	0	501

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at DeRidder Junior High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	944	52.0	18.1	27.8
1990	830	44.0	18.8	26.4
1991	815	48.0	16.9	28.1
1992	793	47.0	16.8	29.6
1993	836	44.0	19.0	29.4
1994	763	43.0	17.7	31.6
1995	718	39.0	18.4	21.6
1996	718	39.0	18.4	21.6
1997	712	41.0	17.4	34
1998	657	40.7	16.1	37
1999	656	39.0	16.8	42.8
2000	633	38.0	16.7	46.4
2001	615	37.0	16.6	47.2
2002	672	39.0	17.2	46.6
2003	672	39.0	17.2	46.6
2004	710	40.0	17.8	46.9
2005	673	42.1	16.0	45.6
2006	664	37.5	17.7	47.1
2007	632	40.0	15.8	49.2
2008	633	39.0	16.2	47.6
2009	624	38.0	16.4	51.6
2010	657	38.2	17.1	51
2011	598	36.4	16.4	49.3
2012	645	37.8	17.0	52.1
2013	678	33.8	20.0	52.8
2014	646	35.1	18.3	55.3
2015	607	38.0	15.9	54.2
2016	583	n/a	n/a	57.5
2017	594	41.9	14.1	60.8
2018	587	31.6	18.5	54.7
2019	561	27.7	20.2	56.3
2020	558	29.0	19.2	56.3
2021	553	31.7	17.4	48.3
2022	510	30.2	16.8	38.4
2023	506	29.2	17.2	64
2024	501	35.4	14.1	48.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio DeRidder Junior High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	944	52.0	18.1	27.8
1990	830	44.0	18.8	26.4
1991	815	48.0	16.9	28.1
1992	793	47.0	16.8	29.6
1993	836	44.0	19.0	29.4
1994	763	43.0	17.7	31.6
1995	718	39.0	18.4	21.6
1996	718	39.0	18.4	21.6
1997	712	41.0	17.4	34
1998	657	40.7	16.1	37
1999	656	39.0	16.8	42.8
2000	633	38.0	16.7	46.4
2001	615	37.0	16.6	47.2
2002	672	39.0	17.2	46.6
2003	672	39.0	17.2	46.6
2004	710	40.0	17.8	46.9
2005	673	42.1	16.0	45.6
2006	664	37.5	17.7	47.1
2007	632	40.0	15.8	49.2
2008	633	39.0	16.2	47.6
2009	624	38.0	16.4	51.6
2010	657	38.2	17.1	51
2011	598	36.4	16.4	49.3
2012	645	37.8	17.0	52.1
2013	678	33.8	20.0	52.8
2014	646	35.1	18.3	55.3
2015	607	38.0	15.9	54.2
2016	583	n/a	n/a	57.5
2017	594	41.9	14.1	60.8
2018	587	31.6	18.5	54.7
2019	561	27.7	20.2	56.3
2020	558	29.0	19.2	56.3
2021	553	31.7	17.4	48.3
2022	510	30.2	16.8	38.4
2023	506	29.2	17.2	64
2024	501	35.4	14.1	48.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for DeRidder Junior High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,056
2018	$8,876
2019	$9,160
2020	$9,305
2021	$10,555
2022	$13,101

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on DeRidder Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 219^th of 449 Middle schools	Ranks 222^nd of 465 Middle schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (DeRidder Junior High School)	69	64	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Beauregard Parish)	69	60	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	61	57	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (DeRidder Junior High School)	71	67	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Beauregard Parish)	75	70	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	67	68	1%
6th Grade Social Studies (DeRidder Junior High School)	63	35	28%
6th Grade Social Studies (Beauregard Parish)	62	43	19%
6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	51	42	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (DeRidder Junior High School)	61	70	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Beauregard Parish)	63	66	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	61	58	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (DeRidder Junior High School)	70	73	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Beauregard Parish)	76	66	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	72	67	5%
7th Grade Social Studies (DeRidder Junior High School)	60	53	7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Beauregard Parish)	60	57	3%
7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	55	52	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (DeRidder Junior High School)	34	30	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Beauregard Parish)	36	33	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)	53	47	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (DeRidder Junior High School)	72	74	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Beauregard Parish)	72	68	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)	71	70	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (DeRidder Junior High School)	62	55	7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Beauregard Parish)	64	56	8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)	64	53	11%
End of Course Algebra I (DeRidder Junior High School)	85	77	8%
End of Course Algebra I (Beauregard Parish)	66	65	1%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	561	506	9.8%
African American	148	116	21.6%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	3	6	100%
Hispanic	49	43	12.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	315	283	10.2%
Two or More Races	44	58	31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.3%	64%	7.7%

Schools Near DeRidder Junior High School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)			LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				LEAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	Total
DeRidder Junior High School	Public	6-8	415 Frusha Drive	DeRidder	70634	Beauregard Parish	Beauregard Parish	No	No	No	No	(337) 463-9083	501	35	14.1	48.9%	280 (55.9%)	109 (21.8%)	48 (9.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (11.8%)	49.5	241^st of 449 public middle schools	46.3%		53.7	222^nd of 465 public middle schools	52.3%	19	60.0	71.0	58.0	61.0	64.0	66.0	64.0	90.0	$13,101

DeRidder Junior High School

DeRidder Junior High School:

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Beauregard Parish:

What do you think?

Rank History for DeRidder Junior High School

Rank History for all students at DeRidder Junior High School

Rank History for Multi-racial students at DeRidder Junior High School

Rank History for Special Education students at DeRidder Junior High School

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at DeRidder Junior High School

Rank History for Female students at DeRidder Junior High School

Rank History for Military Connected students at DeRidder Junior High School

Rank History for Male students at DeRidder Junior High School

Rank History for African American students at DeRidder Junior High School

Rank History for Hispanic students at DeRidder Junior High School

Rank History for White students at DeRidder Junior High School

Enrollment information for DeRidder Junior High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at DeRidder Junior High School

Student/Teacher Ratio DeRidder Junior High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for DeRidder Junior High School

Impact of COVID-19 on DeRidder Junior High School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near DeRidder Junior High School