DeRidder Junior High School

Beauregard Parish
415 Frusha Drive
DeRidder, LA 70634
287 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
DeRidder Junior High School, located at 415 Frusha Drive in DeRidder, Louisiana, serves as a vital component of the Beauregard Parish School District. The school focuses on providing a structured academic environment for students in the middle-grade levels, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and high school. By emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, the institution aims to prepare its student body for the more rigorous demands of secondary education while fostering social and personal development during these formative years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, DeRidder Junior High is deeply integrated into the local DeRidder community. The school promotes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, which may include athletics, clubs, and creative arts, allowing students to explore their interests and build camaraderie with their peers. As a focal point for the youth of the area, the school strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic achievement, character growth, and school spirit among its student population.
287
Total Students
20.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    156 (54.4%)
  • Black
    70 (24.4%)
  • Two or More
    30 (10.5%)
  • Hispanic
    27 (9.4%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.4%)
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: Beauregard Parish
Phone: (337)463-9083
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 121
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 7 147
Grade 8 140
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pine Wood Elementary School
Beauregard Parish
348 Students
800 Mel Branch Memorial Drive
DeRidder, LA 70634 (0.5 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 6th