CALDWELL PARISH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Caldwell Parish Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Caldwell Parish school district, located in Columbia, LA with about 376 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Caldwell Parish Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Caldwell Parish Junior High School, located at 114 Trojan Drive in Columbia, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Caldwell Parish School District. As a junior high facility, it acts as a transitional bridge for students moving from elementary education to high school, focusing on the unique academic and developmental needs of early adolescents. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, carrying the "Trojan" spirit that defines its extracurricular culture and school identity.

The school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth. By providing a curriculum tailored to middle-grade students, the faculty at Caldwell Parish Junior High emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while offering opportunities for students to explore their interests through various activities. As a central hub for families in the Columbia area, the school plays a vital role in preparing its students for the rigors of high school and beyond, maintaining a focus on community values and student success.

For more information, contact Caldwell Parish Junior High School at (318) 649-2340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

114 Trojan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
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CALDWELL PARISH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbia, LA with about 376 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Caldwell Parish
Total Students:
376
Teachers:
26.04
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 376 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CALDWELL PARISH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
77.9%
Black or African American
18.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.9%
Two or more races
1.9%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.