Webster Junior High School

Webster Parish
700 East Union
Minden, LA 71055
519 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Webster Junior High School, located at 700 East Union in Minden, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Webster Parish School District. As a junior high facility, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic and developmental needs of early adolescent students. The school plays a central role in the Minden community, aiming to provide a structured environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social responsibility during these formative years.

Academically, Webster Junior High offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education. Beyond classroom instruction, the school typically emphasizes student involvement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which encourage teamwork and school spirit. By prioritizing a supportive learning atmosphere and community engagement, Webster Junior High strives to equip its students with the foundational skills and confidence necessary for success as they progress toward high school and beyond.
519
Total Students
27.4
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    301 (58.0 %)
  • White
    183 (35.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
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: Webster Parish
Phone: (318)377-3847
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 311
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 57

* 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 6 176
Grade 7 163
Grade 8 180
Gender Ratio