Serving 8 students in grades 4-12, Amikids Jefferson 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 21-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)21-39%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amikids Jefferson?
The graduation rate of Amikids Jefferson is 50%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 77%.
How many students attend Amikids Jefferson?
8 students attend Amikids Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Amikids Jefferson students are Black.
What grades does Amikids Jefferson offer ?
Amikids Jefferson offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Amikids Jefferson part of?
Amikids Jefferson is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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