At a glance
Reported students
601
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana middle enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
419
Good Hope Middle School: 601 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 621
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Good Hope Middle School
Good Hope Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in West Monroe. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Ouachita Parish. NCES reports 601 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 middle schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 405 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, above the Louisiana median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.6%) and Black (19.8%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Good Hope Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.58 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.06 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.06
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.03
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.06
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.19
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.6%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black19.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ouachita Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Ridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
681 reported students
East Ouachita Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
498 reported students
Calhoun Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
423 reported students
Sterlington Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
418 reported students
Riser Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
410 reported students
Richwood Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
347 reported students
Public schools near Good Hope Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ridge Middle School Middle · Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 681 | 3.6 mi |
| Neville Junior High School Middle · City of Monroe School District | 07–08 | 474 | 3.6 mi |
| Riser Middle School Middle · Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 410 | 4 mi |
| Carroll Junior High School Middle · City of Monroe School District | 07–08 | 348 | 5.5 mi |
| Martin Luther King Junior High School Middle · City of Monroe School District | 07–08 | 350 | 6.2 mi |
| Ouachita Junior High School Middle · Ouachita Parish | 06–08 | 312 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Good Hope Middle School
What grades does Good Hope Middle School serve?
Good Hope Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Ouachita Parish.
How many students attend Good Hope Middle School?
Good Hope Middle School reported 601 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 209 Louisiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 621 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Good Hope Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 601 students and 37.58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Good Hope Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Good Hope Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ouachita Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Good Hope Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Good Hope Middle School in?
Good Hope Middle School is part of Ouachita Parish, based in West Monroe, LA, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Good Hope Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Ridge Middle School (3.6 mi), Neville Junior High School (3.6 mi), Riser Middle School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.