Serving 235 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Edgar P. Harney Spirit Of Excellence Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
235 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
70%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
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Black
89%
42%
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White
1%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the diversity score of Edgar P. Harney Spirit Of Excellence Academy and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Edgar P. Harney Spirit Of Excellence Academy and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/142000/141655/edgar-p-harney-spirit-of-excellence-academy-chart-REOWOj.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
46%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Edgar P. Harney Spirit Of Excellence Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Edgar P. Harney Spirit Of Excellence Academy?
235 students attend Edgar P. Harney Spirit Of Excellence Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Edgar P. Harney Spirit Of Excellence Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgar P. Harney Spirit Of Excellence Academy?
Edgar P. Harney Spirit Of Excellence Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edgar P. Harney Spirit Of Excellence Academy offer ?
Edgar P. Harney Spirit Of Excellence Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Edgar P. Harney Spirit Of Excellence Academy part of?
Edgar P. Harney Spirit Of Excellence Academy is part of Edgar P. Harney Spirit Of Excellence Academy School District.
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