- Abita Springs Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Fifth Ward Junior High School (411:1 vs. 379:1).
- Abita Springs Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Fifth Ward Junior High School (26 vs. 9).
- Fifth Ward Junior High School reported a higher violent incidents than Abita Springs Middle School (19 vs. 14).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Fifth Ward Junior High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Abita Springs Middle School (90 vs. 88).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Abita Springs Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Fifth Ward Junior High School (26 vs. 9).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Fifth Ward Junior High School reported a higher violent incidents than Abita Springs Middle School (19 vs. 14).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Abita Springs Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Fifth Ward Junior High School (411:1 vs. 379:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Fifth Ward Junior High School
$14,823.3
Abita Springs Middle School
$14,823.3
Local revenue share
Fifth Ward Junior High School
51.3%
Abita Springs Middle School
51.3%
State revenue share
Fifth Ward Junior High School
37%
Abita Springs Middle School
37%
Federal revenue share
Fifth Ward Junior High School
11.6%
Abita Springs Middle School
11.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Fifth Ward Junior High School
18.9%
Abita Springs Middle School
18.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
St. Tammany Parish
$79,277
St. Tammany Parish
$79,277
Poverty rate
St. Tammany Parish
12.2%
St. Tammany Parish
12.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
St. Tammany Parish
36.6%
St. Tammany Parish
36.6%
Unemployment rate
St. Tammany Parish
3.9%
St. Tammany Parish
3.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.