Serving 177 students in grades 6, Julius Patrick 6th Grade 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 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
89%
41%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Julius Patrick 6th Grade Academy?
177 students attend Julius Patrick 6th Grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Julius Patrick 6th Grade Academy students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julius Patrick 6th Grade Academy?
Julius Patrick 6th Grade Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Julius Patrick 6th Grade Academy offer ?
Julius Patrick 6th Grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Julius Patrick 6th Grade Academy part of?
Julius Patrick 6th Grade Academy is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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