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Ponchatoula Junior High School
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
315 East Oak Street, Ponchatoula, LA 70454 · (985) 370-5322 · Part of Tangipahoa Parish School District
Students
723
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
67%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
7–8
What stands out about Ponchatoula Junior High School
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency18%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 40.2%
Location
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315 East Oak Street, Ponchatoula
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7353
Grade 8370
Enrollment over time
784’20
800’21
770’22
747’23
723’24
Down 7.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 43%Black 40%Hispanic 11%Two or more races 4%Asian 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.