Leon Godchaux Alternative Program Middle School serves 74 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
93%
41%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend Leon Godchaux Alternative Program Middle School?
74 students attend Leon Godchaux Alternative Program Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Leon Godchaux Alternative Program Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leon Godchaux Alternative Program Middle School?
Leon Godchaux Alternative Program Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leon Godchaux Alternative Program Middle School offer ?
Leon Godchaux Alternative Program Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Leon Godchaux Alternative Program Middle School part of?
Leon Godchaux Alternative Program Middle School is part of St. John The Baptist Parish School District.
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