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T.H. Harris Middle School

911 Elise Avenue, Metairie, LA 70003Jefferson Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
707
Students
Total enrolled
$17,666
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 23% vs nat'l
29.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 88% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 707 students in grades 06–08 in Metairie, Louisiana.
23% above average funding
District spends $17,666 per pupil, 23% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

T.H. Harris Middle School is a large middle in Metairie, Louisiana, serving grades 06–08 with 707 students. The district invests $17,666 per student — 23% above the national average of $14,347, with a 29.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at T.H. Harris Middle School

707
Total Students
29.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
61%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution359 male · 348 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility61%
National avg 52% · 433 students
Student Composition
13%
55%
29%
Asian2%
White13%
Hispanic / Latino55%
Black29%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220084000614

Academic Outcomes at T.H. Harris Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 38th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 70003

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,666Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,666
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,773
Student Support$3,357
Administration$2,120
Operations$2,650
Other$1,767
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,666 spent per student, an estimated $7,826 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
54%
State government
31.1%
Local (property tax)
54.4%
Federal programs
14.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,666/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 29.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Woodland West SchoolTom Benson SchoolPaul J. Solis Elementary SchoolEstelle School
+10 more
↓
Middle
John Q. Adams Middle SchoolJ.D. Meisler Middle SchoolL.H. Marrero Middle School
↓
High School
John Ehret High SchoolWest Jefferson High SchoolBonnabel Magnet Academy High SchoolGrace King High School
+7 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyJefferson Parish
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJefferson Parish →
Phone: (504)733-0867
NCES ID: 220084000614
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Metairie seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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High
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High
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
911 Elise Avenue, Metairie, LA 70003
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.