Serving 57 students in grades 2-12, Alexander Learning Center 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
82%
41%
White
14%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alexander Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Alexander Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 81%.
How many students attend Alexander Learning Center?
57 students attend Alexander Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Alexander Learning Center students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Learning Center?
Alexander Learning Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alexander Learning Center offer ?
Alexander Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is Alexander Learning Center part of?
Alexander Learning Center is part of Caddo Parish School District.
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