Linear Leadership Academy (Closed 2015)

Serving 141 students in grades 6-8, Linear Leadership 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
141 students
This chart displays total students of Linear Leadership Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Linear Leadership Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Linear Leadership Academy by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(13-14)
25-29%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Linear Leadership Academy 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 2013-14 school year data.
(13-14)
25-29%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Linear Leadership Academy 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 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Linear Leadership Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Linear Leadership Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Linear Leadership Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Linear Leadership Academy 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
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Linear Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Recovery School District-Lde-2
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Linear Leadership Academy?
141 students attend Linear Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Linear Leadership Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linear Leadership Academy?
Linear Leadership Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Linear Leadership Academy offer ?
Linear Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Linear Leadership Academy part of?
Linear Leadership Academy is part of Recovery School District-Lde-2.

Recent Articles

What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.