For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,253 students in 71203, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 71203, LA are Ouachita Parish High School, East Ouachita Middle School and Ouachita Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 71203 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 71203, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 71203, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ouachita Parish High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
681 Highway 594
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-2769
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-2769
Gr: 8-12 | 1,190 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
East Ouachita Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
859 Swartz Fairbanks
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2150
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2150
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Ouachita Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Blanks Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2200
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Sherrouse School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Gr: K-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
71203, Louisiana 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Career Development Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
400 Harrison St
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-6179
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-6179
Sherrouse Academic Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1411 Sherrouse St.
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 651-3984
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 651-3984
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 71203, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 71203, LA include Ouachita Parish High School, East Ouachita Middle School and Ouachita Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 71203?
4 public middle schools are located in 71203.
What is the racial composition of students in 71203?
71203 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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