T.H. Harris Middle School

563 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

T.H. Harris Middle School, located at 911 Elise Avenue in Metairie, Louisiana, serves as a public middle school within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development for students in the middle grades. By offering a curriculum that aligns with state educational standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies.

Beyond its academic offerings, T.H. Harris Middle School places a significant focus on community and character building. The school promotes extracurricular involvement, including athletics, clubs, and various student organizations, which are designed to encourage leadership, teamwork, and social engagement. With a goal of supporting the "whole child," the administration and faculty work to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute positively to their local Metairie community.

563

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T.H. Harris Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	318
Black	155
Asian	5
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
318 (56.5%)
Black
155 (27.5%)
White
79 (14.0%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
Two or More
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)733-0867
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 6 186

Grade 7 178

Grade 8 199