PATTERSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Patterson Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the St. Mary Parish school district, located in Patterson, LA with about 480 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 29 teachers, Patterson Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Patterson Junior High School, located at 1101 First Street in Patterson, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the St. Mary Parish School District. Catering to students in the middle school grades, the school focuses on providing a structured environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The faculty and staff are dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of their students during these formative adolescent years.

In addition to its standard academic curriculum, Patterson Junior High works to cultivate a supportive school culture that encourages extracurricular participation and community involvement. By offering a variety of programs and maintaining a focus on core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, the school aims to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future secondary education. As a central fixture in the Patterson community, the school plays a vital role in local education, striving to ensure that every student has access to a quality learning experience.

For more information, contact Patterson Junior High School at (985) 395-6772 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.