Joseph C Moscona School

219 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Joseph C Moscona School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joseph C Moscona School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Joseph C Moscona School's student population of 562 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
562 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Joseph C Moscona 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 Joseph C Moscona School is 0.65, which is more 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)
#723 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Joseph C Moscona School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joseph C Moscona 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.
31%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joseph C Moscona 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.
22%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Joseph C Moscona 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
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
44%
11%
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Black
15%
41%
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White
37%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Joseph C Moscona School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joseph C Moscona 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 (20-21)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joseph C Moscona School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joseph C Moscona School's ranking?
Joseph C Moscona School is ranked #723 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Joseph C Moscona School?
562 students attend Joseph C Moscona School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Joseph C Moscona School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph C Moscona School?
Joseph C Moscona School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph C Moscona School offer ?
Joseph C Moscona School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Joseph C Moscona School part of?
Joseph C Moscona School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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