Serving 114 students in grades 6-8, Christa Mcauliffe Superintendent 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
97%
41%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
58%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Superintendent Academy?
114 students attend Christa Mcauliffe Superintendent Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Christa Mcauliffe Superintendent Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Christa Mcauliffe Superintendent Academy?
Christa Mcauliffe Superintendent Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Christa Mcauliffe Superintendent Academy offer ?
Christa Mcauliffe Superintendent Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Christa Mcauliffe Superintendent Academy part of?
Christa Mcauliffe Superintendent Academy is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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