Caneview K-8 School

5217 Mclin Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Caneview K-8 School 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 is 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Caneview K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Caneview K-8 School's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
526 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Caneview K-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caneview K-8 School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#659 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Caneview K-8 School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Caneview K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Caneview K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Caneview K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
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Black
37%
41%
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White
51%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Caneview K-8 School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Caneview K-8 School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Caneview K-8 School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Caneview K-8 School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Caneview K-8 School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caneview K-8 School's ranking?
Caneview K-8 School is ranked #659 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Caneview K-8 School?
526 students attend Caneview K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Caneview K-8 School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caneview K-8 School?
Caneview K-8 School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Caneview K-8 School offer ?
Caneview K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Caneview K-8 School part of?
Caneview K-8 School is part of West Baton Rouge Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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