Serving 589 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Akili Academy Of New Orleans 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 6% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Top Rankings
Akili Academy Of New Orleans ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1156 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
91%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Akili Academy Of New Orleans School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akili Academy Of New Orleans's ranking?
Akili Academy Of New Orleans is ranked #1156 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Akili Academy Of New Orleans?
589 students attend Akili Academy Of New Orleans.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Akili Academy Of New Orleans students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Akili Academy Of New Orleans?
Akili Academy Of New Orleans has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Akili Academy Of New Orleans offer ?
Akili Academy Of New Orleans offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Akili Academy Of New Orleans part of?
Akili Academy Of New Orleans is part of Akili Academy Of New Orleans School District.
In what neighborhood is Akili Academy Of New Orleans located?
Akili Academy Of New Orleans is located in the Florida Area neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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