Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten, Highland Early 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Highland Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
57%
41%
White
40%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Highland Early Learning Center?
139 students attend Highland Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Highland Early Learning Center students are Black, 40% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Early Learning Center?
Highland Early Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland Early Learning Center offer ?
Highland Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Highland Early Learning Center part of?
Highland Early Learning Center is part of St. Landry Parish School District.
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