C
Below Average
51/100

Richwood Junior High School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 5901 Highway 165 S, Monroe, LA 71202
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
B
Students gain 1.20 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 56th percentile
Resources
A
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

51
Repit Score
out of 100
347
Students
enrolled
10.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%12/1002.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%56/100Students gain 1.20 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.82 in 2009–19; 77th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 87% 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 −6 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 proficiency53% (−16 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency29% (−34 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
Black53%29%reading -6 pts, math -20 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income52%29%reading -12 pts, math -26 pts9th 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 5901 Highway 165 S
City Monroe
ZIP Code 71202
District 2201200
NCES School ID 220120001683
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 71202

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $27,627
Per Capita Income $14,132
Poverty Rate 44.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 5.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.1%
High School or Higher 78.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $77,000
Median Rent $815
Owner-Occupied 46.2%
Renter-Occupied 53.8%
View full data for ZIP 71202 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Richwood Junior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 96.3%
White 1.2%
Hispanic/Latino 1.2%
Two or More Races 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 347
Teachers (FTE) 34.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Richwood Junior High School?
Richwood Junior High School has a Repit School Score of 51 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 Richwood Junior High School?
Richwood Junior High School has 347 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1.
What grades does Richwood Junior High School serve?
Richwood Junior High School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Richwood Junior High School receive per student?
Richwood Junior High School receives $13,948 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Richwood Junior High School in 71202 ▼
Avg Home Value
$59,347
Avg Monthly Rent
$700
1-Year Change
+10.0%
% Renters
53.8%

Other Schools in 71202

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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