Serving 574 students in grades 6-8, Gretna Middle 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 was 12% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Gretna Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Overall Testing Rank
#985 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
47%
11%
Black
37%
41%
White
11%
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
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Gretna Middle School's ranking?
Gretna Middle School is ranked #985 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Gretna Middle School?
574 students attend Gretna Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Gretna Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gretna Middle School?
Gretna Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gretna Middle School offer ?
Gretna Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gretna Middle School part of?
Gretna Middle School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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