Slidell Junior High School

333 Pennsylvania Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458

823 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Slidell Junior High School, located at 333 Pennsylvania Avenue in Slidell, Louisiana, serves as a vital educational institution within the St. Tammany Parish Public School System. The school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for students in the middle-school grade levels, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and personal development. By fostering a community-oriented atmosphere, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, preparing students for the academic challenges and social responsibilities that lie ahead.

Beyond its academic mission, Slidell Junior High is characterized by its role as a local landmark in the heart of Slidell. The faculty and staff are dedicated to promoting student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that encourage teamwork and school spirit. The school remains committed to the success of its diverse student body, striving to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and rigorous learning space that aligns with the broader educational goals of the St. Tammany Parish district.

823

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Slidell Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	103
Black	311
Asian	7
Two or More	49
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
348 (42.3 %)
Black
311 (37.8 %)
Hispanic
103 (12.5 %)
Two or More
49 (6.0 %)
Asian
7 (0.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	St. Tammany Parish
Phone:	(985)641-5914
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	823
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 7 394

Grade 8 429