How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School | Northwestern Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Zachary, LA | Zachary, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 837 | 841 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.0% | 49.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School | Northwestern Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,935 | $12,935 |
| District | Zachary Community School District | Zachary Community School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School | Northwestern Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30.3% | 30.1% |
| African American | 59.5% | 61.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.5% | 3.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 3.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School | Northwestern Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 815:1 | 877:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 62 | 108 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.