Serving 664 students in grades 6-8, T.h. Harris Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
T.h. Harris Middle School's student population of 664 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
T.h. Harris Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T.h. Harris Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1087 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
57%
11%
Black
29%
41%
White
12%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T.h. Harris Middle School's ranking?
T.h. Harris Middle School is ranked #1087 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are T.h. Harris Middle School often compared to?
T.h. Harris Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J.d. Meisler Middle School, Tom Benson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend T.h. Harris Middle School?
664 students attend T.h. Harris Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of T.h. Harris Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T.h. Harris Middle School?
T.h. Harris Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does T.h. Harris Middle School offer ?
T.h. Harris Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T.h. Harris Middle School part of?
T.h. Harris Middle School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 7/18/2011
T.H Harris is an amazing school. The Talented Theater program is very good and they do a play for the school every year as we write our own scripts. The Student Council is also very good because of everything they do for the special ed and teachers and other people at school who arent really looked close enough at. Being a student at Harris is really fun and amazing its only my 7th grade year but I already have so many memories. Walking into the school every day just puts a smil on my face.
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