Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School

Jackson Parish
440 Old Winnfield Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
162 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School, located at 440 Old Winnfield Highway in Jonesboro, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Jackson Parish School District. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal development of students during their middle school years, providing a structured environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The facility is situated in a central location for the community, serving the local population of Jonesboro and the surrounding Jackson Parish area.

The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader goals of the district, focusing on rigorous instruction, character development, and student engagement. By offering a curriculum tailored to middle-level learners, Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School aims to prepare its students for future success in high school and beyond. Through a combination of classroom learning, extracurricular opportunities, and community involvement, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
162
Total Students
11.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    98 (60.5 %)
  • White
    52 (32.1 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (5.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Jackson Parish
Phone: (318)259-6611
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 108
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 50
Grade 7 57
Grade 8 55
Gender Ratio