Folsom Junior High School

Summary:

Folsom Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Folsom, Louisiana, part of the highly-ranked St. Tammany Parish school district. With a student population of 208, the school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, high statewide ranking, and success in supporting diverse student groups.

Folsom Junior High School consistently outperforms state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency, with 76% and 90% proficiency rates respectively in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to state averages of 59% and 69%. The school ranks in the top 10% of Louisiana middle schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Notably, Folsom Junior High excels in supporting African American students, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, often placing in the top 10-20% of Louisiana middle schools for these subgroups.

While Folsom Junior High School outperforms many nearby schools, such as Madisonville Junior High School and Abita Springs Middle School, which also demonstrate high academic achievement, Folsom's consistent excellence and focus on equity make it a standout option for families in the Folsom area. The school's small student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 15.9 over the past three years, further contributes to its ability to provide a personalized and supportive learning environment for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 83055 Hay Hollow Road
       Folsom, LA  70437


(985) 796-3724

District: St. Tammany Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,330 Help


Students who attend Folsom Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Covington High School

Feeder schools for Folsom Junior High School:

Elementary:    Folsom Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  208

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.1%
African American:
15.9%
Hispanic:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50% Help


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Compare Details Folsom Junior High School ranks better than 90.2% of middle schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked middle schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.1%), African American (15.9%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Folsom Junior High School is 15.9, which is the 3rd best among 11 middle schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Folsom Junior High School is $19,330, which is the highest among 19 middle schools in the St. Tammany Parish School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Folsom Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Folsom Junior High School 44th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Folsom Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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St. Tammany Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Tammany Parish 21st of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Folsom Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Folsom Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 61.27 173rd 396 56.3%
2008 65.18 156th 413 62.2%
2009 64.49 166th 425 60.9%
2010 51.32 231st 408 43.4%
2011 69.62 124th 412 69.9%
2012 78.54 74th 442 83.3%
2013 82.66 51st 457 88.8%
2014 78.62 83rd 470 82.3%
2015 71.51 128th 482 73.4%
2016 70.99 125th 435 71.3%
2017 73.21 109th 437 75.1%
2018 61.69 133rd 411 67.6%
2019 68.58 146th 449 67.5%
2021 78.45 87th 459 81.0%
2022 82.07 63rd 460 86.3%
2023 85.22 52nd 465 88.8%
2024 86.72 44th 449 90.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Folsom Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.92 61st 202 69.8%
2021 85.76 9th 210 95.7%
2022 91.91 5th 206 97.6%
2023 77.05 21st 206 89.8%
2024 79.24 21st 175 88.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Folsom Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.51 115th 403 71.5%
2019 67.19 128th 430 70.2%
2021 75.55 89th 455 80.4%
2022 70.64 107th 458 76.6%
2023 88.32 34th 459 92.6%
2024 82.18 55th 444 87.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Folsom Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.51 129th 418 69.1%
2021 72.67 110th 441 75.1%
2022 72.62 119th 441 73.0%
2023 84.97 48th 444 89.2%
2024 82.63 59th 415 85.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Folsom Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.87 164th 418 60.8%
2021 80.70 72nd 442 83.7%
2022 84.26 49th 442 88.9%
2023 84.07 52nd 443 88.3%
2024 87.50 37th 426 91.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Folsom Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.69 19th 338 94.4%
2021 81.08 39th 352 88.9%
2022 93.64 23rd 360 93.6%
2023 84.75 31st 360 91.4%
2024 80.22 45th 333 86.5%
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Rank History for White students at Folsom Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.57 132nd 338 60.9%
2019 58.23 156th 350 55.4%
2021 73.37 82nd 358 77.1%
2022 71.32 89th 362 75.4%
2023 74.71 73rd 352 79.3%
2024 71.61 83rd 320 74.1%
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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 Folsom Junior High 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 182 182
1990 140 47 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1991 134 53 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1992 151 71 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1993 143 73 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1994 158 70 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1995 181 60 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1996 181 60 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1997 184 57 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 246
1998 173 61 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 239
1999 171 52 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2000 157 49 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2001 153 53 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2002 152 50 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2003 152 50 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2004 178 45 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2005 178 60 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2006 168 52 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2007 151 49 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2008 160 48 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 215
2009 156 53 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2010 157 53 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2011 150 52 0 4 0 0 0 0 206
2012 154 56 1 9 0 0 3 0 223
2013 167 46 0 10 1 0 0 0 224
2014 161 45 0 12 0 0 0 0 218
2015 163 36 0 9 0 0 0 0 208
2016 147 35 1 6 0 0 1 0 190
2017 152 27 1 8 0 0 5 0 193
2018 151 28 1 12 0 0 7 0 199
2019 155 36 1 18 0 0 10 0 220
2020 164 32 1 18 0 0 9 0 224
2021 126 27 1 16 0 0 8 0 178
2022 150 30 0 11 0 0 8 0 199
2023 152 33 0 14 0 0 9 0 208

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 Folsom Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 182 14.0 13.0 26.4
1990 192 14.0 13.7 34.4
1991 191 15.0 12.7 33
1992 228 13.0 17.5 34.6
1993 222 12.0 18.5 37.4
1994 232 13.0 17.8 35.8
1995 245 18.0 13.6 42.9
1996 245 18.0 13.6 42.9
1997 246 18.0 13.7 38.6
1998 239 16.6 14.4 38.9
1999 226 19.0 11.9 52.2
2000 212 17.0 12.5 56.6
2001 212 18.6 11.4 53.3
2002 205 18.6 11.0 50.7
2003 205 18.6 11.0 50.7
2004 228 18.0 12.7 44.3
2005 245 18.5 13.2 51
2006 226 18.5 12.2 54
2007 205 18.2 11.3 59
2008 215 18.2 11.8 53.5
2009 215 18.1 11.9 60
2010 214 18.5 11.5 55.6
2011 206 14.7 13.9 62.1
2012 223 17.8 12.4 65.9
2013 224 16.8 13.2 62.1
2014 218 16.8 12.9 61.9
2015 208 17.0 12.2 55.3
2016 190 20.0 9.5 66.3
2017 193 18.3 10.5 58.5
2018 199 13.4 14.7 50.3
2019 220 13.4 16.3 51.8
2020 224 13.4 16.6 50.4
2021 178 13.9 12.7 47.8
2022 199 14.1 14.0 32.2
2023 208 13.0 15.9 50

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 Folsom Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 182 14.0 13.0 26.4
1990 192 14.0 13.7 34.4
1991 191 15.0 12.7 33
1992 228 13.0 17.5 34.6
1993 222 12.0 18.5 37.4
1994 232 13.0 17.8 35.8
1995 245 18.0 13.6 42.9
1996 245 18.0 13.6 42.9
1997 246 18.0 13.7 38.6
1998 239 16.6 14.4 38.9
1999 226 19.0 11.9 52.2
2000 212 17.0 12.5 56.6
2001 212 18.6 11.4 53.3
2002 205 18.6 11.0 50.7
2003 205 18.6 11.0 50.7
2004 228 18.0 12.7 44.3
2005 245 18.5 13.2 51
2006 226 18.5 12.2 54
2007 205 18.2 11.3 59
2008 215 18.2 11.8 53.5
2009 215 18.1 11.9 60
2010 214 18.5 11.5 55.6
2011 206 14.7 13.9 62.1
2012 223 17.8 12.4 65.9
2013 224 16.8 13.2 62.1
2014 218 16.8 12.9 61.9
2015 208 17.0 12.2 55.3
2016 190 20.0 9.5 66.3
2017 193 18.3 10.5 58.5
2018 199 13.4 14.7 50.3
2019 220 13.4 16.3 51.8
2020 224 13.4 16.6 50.4
2021 178 13.9 12.7 47.8
2022 199 14.1 14.0 32.2
2023 208 13.0 15.9 50

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Folsom Junior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $17,114
2018 $16,072
2019 $15,033
2020 $15,393
2021 $20,221
2022 $19,330

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Folsom Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 146th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 52nd of 465 Middle schools
 21.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Folsom Junior High School)8083
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (St. Tammany Parish)7773
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Folsom Junior High School)7882
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Tammany Parish)7980
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Folsom Junior High School)6264
 2%
   6th Grade Social Studies (St. Tammany Parish)6856
 12%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Folsom Junior High School)7087
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (St. Tammany Parish)7367
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Folsom Junior High School)7488
 14%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Tammany Parish)7975
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7269
 3%
7th Grade Social Studies (Folsom Junior High School)5467
 13%
   7th Grade Social Studies (St. Tammany Parish)6867
 1%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Folsom Junior High School)5672
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (St. Tammany Parish)5955
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5348
 5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Folsom Junior High School)8994
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (St. Tammany Parish)7975
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Folsom Junior High School)7069
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (St. Tammany Parish)7563
 12%
   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 Students220208
 5.5%
African American3633
 8.3%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1814
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White155152
 1.9%
Two or More Races109
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.8%50%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Folsom Junior High School

Students who attend Folsom Junior High School usually go on to attend Covington High School

Students at Folsom Junior High School are 73% White, 16% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 208 students attended Folsom Junior High School.

Yes. Folsom Junior High School ranks in the top 9.8% of Louisiana middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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