J.D. Meisler Middle School

Summary:

J.D. Meisler Middle School is a public middle school in Metairie, Louisiana, serving 753 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Jefferson Parish school district.

The school faces several challenges, including consistently underperforming compared to district and state averages on LEAP tests, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (40%) and English Language Arts (48%) well below the Jefferson Parish (49% and 61%) and Louisiana state (59% and 69%) averages. J.D. Meisler Middle School has been ranked in the bottom 15-20% of Louisiana middle schools for the past several years, placing it between 302 and 392 out of 449-465 schools.

Despite being located in the same district, J.D. Meisler Middle School is significantly underperforming compared to nearby schools like L.H. Marrero Middle School and John Q. Adams Middle School. When compared to middle schools in the neighboring St. Charles Parish district, the performance gap becomes even more pronounced, with schools like R.K. Smith Middle School and Harry M. Hurst Middle School consistently outperforming J.D. Meisler Middle School across all academic measures.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3700 Cleary Avenue
       Metairie, LA  70002-4599


(504) 888-5832

District: Jefferson Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
385th of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,659 Help


Feeder schools for J.D. Meisler Middle School:

Elementary:    Alice Birney Elementary School
    J.C. Ellis School
    Marie B. Riviere Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  761

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.8%
African American:
19.1%
White:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details J.D. Meisler Middle School ranks worse than 85.7% of middle schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked middle schools in the Jefferson Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.8%), African American (19.1%), White (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Jefferson Parish School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J.D. Meisler Middle School is 18.9. 4 middle schools in the Jefferson Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J.D. Meisler Middle School is $14,659. 5 middle schools in the Jefferson Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J.D. Meisler Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks J.D. Meisler Middle School 385th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See J.D. Meisler Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Parish 72nd of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J.D. Meisler Middle School

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Rank History for all students at J.D. Meisler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 44.08 256th 396 35.4%
2008 47.30 246th 413 40.4%
2009 50.56 238th 425 44.0%
2010 50.84 232nd 408 43.1%
2011 44.59 270th 412 34.5%
2012 46.38 258th 442 41.6%
2013 43.40 276th 457 39.6%
2014 41.19 302nd 470 35.7%
2015 34.11 348th 482 27.8%
2016 27.90 340th 435 21.8%
2017 26.29 346th 437 20.8%
2018 19.96 337th 411 18.0%
2019 18.94 374th 449 16.7%
2021 25.30 349th 459 24.0%
2022 27.80 340th 460 26.1%
2023 17.49 392nd 465 15.7%
2024 18.21 385th 449 14.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at J.D. Meisler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.30 19th 26 26.9%
2019 22.61 33rd 38 13.2%
2021 24.26 46th 55 16.4%
2022 37.21 31st 48 35.4%
2023 19.22 50th 56 10.7%
2024 23.85 41st 48 14.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at J.D. Meisler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.82 158th 202 21.8%
2021 51.13 87th 210 58.6%
2022 58.07 59th 206 71.4%
2023 46.78 98th 206 52.4%
2024 51.12 77th 175 56.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J.D. Meisler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.65 292nd 403 27.5%
2019 22.10 354th 430 17.7%
2021 26.56 343rd 455 24.6%
2022 30.05 326th 458 28.8%
2023 17.71 387th 459 15.7%
2024 19.78 374th 444 15.8%
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Rank History for Female students at J.D. Meisler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.53 361st 418 13.6%
2021 25.07 335th 441 24.0%
2022 30.60 322nd 441 27.0%
2023 20.13 372nd 444 16.2%
2024 20.69 353rd 415 14.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at J.D. Meisler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.46 48th 170 71.8%
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Rank History for Male students at J.D. Meisler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.75 353rd 418 15.6%
2021 25.96 331st 442 25.1%
2022 27.79 325th 442 26.5%
2023 16.32 373rd 443 15.8%
2024 19.55 363rd 426 14.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at J.D. Meisler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.93 11th 17 35.3%
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Rank History for African American students at J.D. Meisler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.00 150th 313 52.1%
2019 38.91 208th 338 38.5%
2021 51.59 151st 352 57.1%
2022 66.04 89th 360 75.3%
2023 52.22 152nd 360 57.8%
2024 54.29 143rd 333 57.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at J.D. Meisler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.33 103rd 118 12.7%
2019 9.85 122nd 128 4.7%
2021 17.37 134th 153 12.4%
2022 20.42 137th 163 16.0%
2023 12.66 149th 163 8.6%
2024 18.09 133rd 152 12.5%
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Rank History for White students at J.D. Meisler Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.43 245th 338 27.5%
2019 37.89 246th 350 29.7%
2021 24.39 297th 358 17.0%
2022 27.69 293rd 362 19.1%
2023 16.93 322nd 352 8.5%
2024 27.26 261st 320 18.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for J.D. Meisler Middle School

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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 1024 1024
1990 562 241 56 128 2 n/a n/a 0 989
1991 598 261 43 179 5 n/a n/a 0 1086
1992 597 284 54 151 3 n/a n/a 0 1089
1993 642 277 60 159 3 n/a n/a 0 1141
1994 644 269 70 153 1 n/a n/a 0 1137
1995 586 259 61 161 0 n/a n/a 0 1067
1996 586 259 61 161 0 n/a n/a 0 1067
1997 617 181 58 156 1 n/a n/a 0 1013
1998 616 203 61 155 5 n/a n/a 0 1040
1999 628 215 62 186 3 n/a n/a 0 1094
2000 585 222 63 200 4 n/a n/a 0 1074
2001 568 267 84 193 1 n/a n/a 0 1113
2002 529 302 95 212 3 n/a n/a 0 1141
2003 529 302 95 212 3 n/a n/a 0 1141
2004 535 356 93 203 4 n/a n/a 0 1191
2005 464 345 103 205 6 n/a n/a 0 1123
2006 335 199 60 146 2 n/a n/a 0 742
2007 286 337 75 169 1 n/a n/a 0 868
2008 272 379 81 181 2 n/a n/a 0 915
2009 250 169 60 189 3 n/a n/a 0 671
2010 274 195 56 203 6 n/a n/a 0 734
2011 294 228 53 220 2 0 8 0 805
2012 270 242 44 243 2 3 15 0 819
2013 252 224 45 267 0 2 12 0 802
2014 241 200 43 300 0 1 12 0 797
2015 194 179 35 339 0 2 10 0 759
2016 180 197 33 318 3 5 12 0 748
2017 169 216 41 330 3 5 9 0 773
2018 140 215 44 392 2 0 18 0 811
2019 162 208 28 402 1 0 11 0 812
2020 163 225 33 549 1 0 12 0 983
2021 100 180 22 425 2 2 10 0 741
2022 80 170 17 427 0 1 6 0 701
2023 80 160 20 474 2 2 15 0 753
2024 77 145 24 501 2 0 12 0 761

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at J.D. Meisler Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1024 56.0 18.2 25.5
1990 989 51.0 19.3 31.9
1991 1086 39.0 27.8 34.2
1992 1089 56.0 19.4 40.6
1993 1141 58.0 19.7 41.7
1994 1137 61.0 18.6 46.2
1995 1067 60.0 17.8 42.2
1996 1067 60.0 17.8 42.2
1997 1013 57.0 17.8 42.9
1998 1040 59.0 17.6 44.8
1999 1094 61.0 17.9 56.8
2000 1074 61.0 17.6 50.2
2001 1113 62.0 18.0 51.8
2002 1141 59.0 19.3 57.9
2003 1141 59.0 19.3 57.9
2004 1191 61.0 19.5 53.5
2005 1123 60.0 18.7 45.7
2006 742 46.5 16.0 54.3
2007 868 51.2 17.0 54.6
2008 915 55.8 16.4 68.1
2009 671 46.0 14.6 62.6
2010 734 46.0 15.9 68.3
2011 805 48.0 16.7 67
2012 819 47.0 17.4 66.4
2013 802 49.0 16.3 70
2014 797 49.0 16.2 67.6
2015 759 50.0 15.1 72.3
2016 748 52.0 14.3 76.5
2017 773 42.2 18.2 71.5
2018 811 37.0 21.9 60.2
2019 812 34.3 23.6 70.7
2020 983 38.5 25.5 63.7
2021 741 32.0 23.1 82.9
2022 701 29.0 24.1 50.6
2023 753 33.0 22.8 50.1
2024 761 40.0 18.9 46.8

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 J.D. Meisler Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1024 56.0 18.2 25.5
1990 989 51.0 19.3 31.9
1991 1086 39.0 27.8 34.2
1992 1089 56.0 19.4 40.6
1993 1141 58.0 19.7 41.7
1994 1137 61.0 18.6 46.2
1995 1067 60.0 17.8 42.2
1996 1067 60.0 17.8 42.2
1997 1013 57.0 17.8 42.9
1998 1040 59.0 17.6 44.8
1999 1094 61.0 17.9 56.8
2000 1074 61.0 17.6 50.2
2001 1113 62.0 18.0 51.8
2002 1141 59.0 19.3 57.9
2003 1141 59.0 19.3 57.9
2004 1191 61.0 19.5 53.5
2005 1123 60.0 18.7 45.7
2006 742 46.5 16.0 54.3
2007 868 51.2 17.0 54.6
2008 915 55.8 16.4 68.1
2009 671 46.0 14.6 62.6
2010 734 46.0 15.9 68.3
2011 805 48.0 16.7 67
2012 819 47.0 17.4 66.4
2013 802 49.0 16.3 70
2014 797 49.0 16.2 67.6
2015 759 50.0 15.1 72.3
2016 748 52.0 14.3 76.5
2017 773 42.2 18.2 71.5
2018 811 37.0 21.9 60.2
2019 812 34.3 23.6 70.7
2020 983 38.5 25.5 63.7
2021 741 32.0 23.1 82.9
2022 701 29.0 24.1 50.6
2023 753 33.0 22.8 50.1
2024 761 40.0 18.9 46.8

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 J.D. Meisler Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,136
2018 $10,808
2019 $10,214
2020 $10,453
2021 $12,199
2022 $14,659

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J.D. Meisler Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 374th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 392nd of 465 Middle schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (J.D. Meisler Middle School)4039
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)5251
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (J.D. Meisler Middle School)4947
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)5759
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (J.D. Meisler Middle School)3423
 11%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)4336
 7%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade Mathematics (J.D. Meisler Middle School)4138
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)5553
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6158
 3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (J.D. Meisler Middle School)4743
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6367
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (J.D. Meisler Middle School)3629
 7%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)5049
 1%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (J.D. Meisler Middle School)4232
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Parish)3828
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (J.D. Meisler Middle School)5554
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Parish)6164
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (J.D. Meisler Middle School)5038
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Parish)5549
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students812753
 7.3%
African American208160
 23.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2820
 28.6%
Hispanic402474
 17.9%
Pacific Islander02
White16280
 50.6%
Two or More Races1115
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.7%50.1%
 20.6%


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J.D. Meisler Middle School ranks in the bottom 14.3% of Louisiana middle schools.

Students at J.D. Meisler Middle School are 66% Hispanic, 19% African American, 10% White, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 761 students attended J.D. Meisler Middle School.


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