C+
Average
63/100

Denham Springs Junior High School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 401 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs, LA 70726
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 64th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
C
Students gain 0.91 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 32nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

63
Repit Score
out of 100
899
Students
enrolled
17.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%64/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%32/100Students gain 0.91 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.00 in 2009–19; 29th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency88% (+19 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency80% (+17 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White91%84%reading +8 pts, math +6 pts85th percentile (list)
Black87%72%reading +28 pts, math +23 pts93rd percentile (list)
Hispanic67%62%reading +6 pts, math +5 pts55th percentile (list)
Low-income81%71%reading +17 pts, math +16 pts82nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 401 Hatchell Lane
City Denham Springs
ZIP Code 70726
District 2201020
NCES School ID 220102000759
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70726

Understanding the community around Denham Springs Junior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $78,119
Per Capita Income $34,732
Poverty Rate 10.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%
High School or Higher 92.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $211,000
Median Rent $1,170
Owner-Occupied 76.3%
Renter-Occupied 23.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Denham Springs Junior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 58.6%
Hispanic/Latino 21.9%
Black 14.6%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 899
Teachers (FTE) 50.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Denham Springs Junior High School?
Denham Springs Junior High School has a Repit School Score of 63 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Denham Springs Junior High School?
Denham Springs Junior High School has 899 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1.
What grades does Denham Springs Junior High School serve?
Denham Springs Junior High School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Denham Springs Junior High School receive per student?
Denham Springs Junior High School receives $14,319 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Denham Springs Junior High School in 70726 ▼
Avg Home Value
$254,033
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,514
1-Year Change
+3.8%
% Renters
23.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026